Articles by Amelia Schwanke, Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Meet Amelia, TechRadar's Senior Editor for Home Entertainment in the UK. With more than eight years experience running the day-to-day production for well-respected tech and finance publications – her previous titles include Editor-In-Chief of Opto magazine and Senior Journalist at Institutional Investor – today you'll find her on the hunt for the latest and best hardware to enhance your home theater experience. In the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, Amelia is dedicated to keeping our readers up to speed on market trends and innovations. When she's not tinkering with the latest tech, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors.

Articles by: Amelia Schwanke

Seth Rogen holds the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for The Studio onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025

Netflix and HBO Max were the big 2025 Emmys winners, but Apple TV+ was the real victor for me

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 September 25

Netflix and HBO Max may be 2025’s biggest Emmys winners, but Apple TV+ had the standout show.

Mabel, Oliver, and Charles-Haden hiding in a storage room in Only Murders in the Building season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 12)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 12 September 25

From Only Murders in the Building's return to this year's Emmy Awards, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

HBO Max users warned of price hikes and password crackdowns as Warner Bros' CEO eyes ‘real opportunity’ to charge more

By Amelia Schwanke published 11 September 25

Streaming isn’t done raising prices yet – WBD CEO says HBO Max costs are going up because content is "underpriced"

Walmart+ is about to give members a great free update that lets them get Paramount+ or Peacock for free

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 September 25

There’s a new way to get a Peacock free trial thanks to Walmart’s expanding streaming partnerships.

Wednesday Addams standing in a courtyard surrounded by a forest in Wednesday season 2 part 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 5)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 5 September 25

There are lots of great new movies and shows to watch this weekend, including Wednesday season 2 part 2.

Richa Moorjani as Zoya in the Alien Earth series

FX’s new Alien TV show is about to give fans of the sci-fi series what they always wanted

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 September 25

Exclusive Alien: Earth actor Richa Moorjani tells TechRadar why episode 5 of the FX sci-fi series is a homage to the franchise’s original movie.

Denzel Washington in a still from Highest 2 Lowest as he leans against a wall wearing headphones and holding a phone against a city skyline

6 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in September 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 September 25

Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released during September 2025 that you need to know about.

Ghost, Yelena, Red Guardian, and John Walker looking shocked at something happening off-camera in Marvel's Thunderbolts movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (August 29)

By Amelia Schwanke, Jasmine Valentine published 29 August 25

From Thunderbolts* to the return of My Life with the Walter Boys, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

Matt Smith as a punk rocker and Austin Butler walk down a pier

Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing turns Austin Butler’s cat-sitting gig into a chaotic crime caper that’s a white-knuckle ride

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 August 25

Darren Aronofsky’s new movie is unlike anything the filmmaker has done before, telling the story of a cat-sitter who gets sucked into a crime spree against a vibrant yet violent 90s New York.

Peacemaker, Google Pixel 10, and Hornet next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published 23 August 25

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

John Cena's Chris Smith smiling and giving a thumbs up as a car explodes behind him in Peacemaker season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (August 22)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 22 August 25

From the return of Peacemaker to a trio of Netflix offerings, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

Denzel Washington in a still from Highest 2 Lowest. He fills the frame and is lit in red light; the background behind him is blurry but is also red with blue highlights. He doesn't look very happy

I’ve found a way to avoid the Apple TV+ price hike, but it might not last long

By Amelia Schwanke published 22 August 25

Can’t take another Apple TV+ price rise? Here are three ways to save on your next streaming bill.

Salvatore Cascio as a young boy sitting in front of a cinema screen

I tried letting ChatGPT be my streaming guide for a week – these 5 prompts were the winners

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 August 25

I put ChatGPT through its paces to help me find new movies and shows to watch, and discovered several different prompts I recommend you try out.

Kirsh leading The Lost Boys on a mission in Alien: Earth

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 15)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine published 15 August 25

From sci-fi horror and gritty thrillers, to adult-oriented and child-friendly animated offerings, there's lots to watch at home this weekend.

A calendar with the words 'Sling Day Pass' is overlayed on top of a football field with a player running next to it

Sling TV’s new flexible live TV deals are great for dodging subscriptions and should be the future of streaming services

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 August 25

Sling TV’s new flexible subscription deals are the perfect money-saver – I just wish Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others had a similar offer.

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders smiles after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Stream live sports? ESPN, Fox One, Fubo, and Paramount+ are reshaping live TV – here’s what it means for your streaming bills

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 August 25

ESPN is strengthening its hold on the sports streaming space by teaming up with Fox to launch a new discounted bundle – here’s how live TV bundles and deals could affect your subscriptions.

Wednesday Addams holding a back airhorn and looking unimpressed in Wednesday season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 8)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published 8 August 25

Wednesday season 2 is the week's most notable release, but there are plenty of other new films and TV series to check out.

A promotional image for the new streaming service Howdy from Roku

Roku has unveiled a new streaming service that’s cheaper than Netflix, Disney+, and more – here’s everything we know so far about Howdy

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 August 25

Love Roku but can’t stand ads? The streaming service says its new platform Howdy costs "less than a cup of coffee" but won’t compete with Netflix.

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson scream while holding the steering wheel of a car

Everything new on Prime Video in August 2025 – stream 56 new movies and 13 new TV shows, including The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 and more

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 August 25

Want to find out what's new to watch on Prime Video in August 2025? Here's a list of every new movie and TV show being added throughout the month.

A woman cosying up to a man as he reads a book in bed in Netflix's My Oxford Year movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 1)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published 1 August 25

From My Oxford Year and Final Destination: Bloodlines, to Eyes of Wakanda and Chief of War, here's what's worth watching this weeknd.

Warner Bros. Discovery is changing its name (again) – here’s what that means for HBO Max and Discovery+

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 July 25

Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed the two new corporate entities for when the media company splits in mid-2026, but it has me worried about Discovery+.

The cast and crew of Percy Jackson And The Olympians season 2 at San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic Con 2025 – all the biggest movie and TV show reveals from day 1

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 25 July 25

The biggest movie and TV announcements from the first day of San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

Adam Sandler holding golf club in a still from Happy Gilmore 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (July 25)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 25 July 25

From Happy Gilmore 2 to The Sandman's ending, here's what you'll want to stream this weekend.

A man wear a mask covered in snow in The Eternaut on Netflix

Disney and Netflix are quietly using the same generative AI startup – here’s why the rest of Hollywood is circling

By Amelia Schwanke published 22 July 25

It's not just Netflix using Runway AI as reports emerge Disney is also experimenting with the startup's tools – and they're not alone.

Assorted streaming apps are seen on an iPhone, including Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Paramount+, Apple TV, Peacock, fuboTV, Philo, DirecTV, tubi, Pluto TV, and Plex

Peacock announces its biggest price hike yet – and it’s not the only streaming service raising prices in 2025

By Tom Wardley last updated 21 July 25

Updated Some of the biggest streaming services have been increasing subscription prices in 2025 so far. Are you effected?

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