Amelia Schwanke

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

Kristen Wig holds her arms above her while dancing with other performers in Palm Royale season 2
Apple TV’s most underrated mystery drama is back with a glitzy first episode that pays homage to ’60s Hollywood icons

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive Palm Royale creator, Abe Sylvia, reveals how two 60s stars inspired the mystery series’ dazzling season 2 opener.

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Paramount+ is making big changes in 2026 – and it’s not all good news for subscribers

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Paramount+ warns subscribers of a 2026 price hike as it invests $1.5 billion in new content.

Kristen Wig wears a yellow hat while sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce in Palm Royale season 2
Palm Royale stars call the series ‘Hitchcock meets Bewitched’ ahead of suspenseful season 2 premiere

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive Palm Royale cast reveal why the show is like "if Big Little Lies and Bridesmaids had a baby" and what season 2 has in store.

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

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke Published

From the final Marvel movie of 2025 to Vince Gilligan's big-budget new TV show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Apple TV’s new logo could be hiding a big clue about its movie strategy, and I think I know what it’s hinting at

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Apple TV’s movie strategy could be evolving, if its new logo is anything to go by.

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KPop Demon Hunters 2 is quietly confirmed for a distant release, but Netflix could already have its eyes on more projects to tide fans over

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Kpop Demon Hunters 2 looks to be on the way, but early reports suggest a distant Netflix release date.

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Does Peacock have a free trial still?

By Jasmine Valentine Last updated

Updated While the Peacock free trial might be gone, there's still a way to try out the service for free if you know where to look.

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6 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in November 2025

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 31)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass Published

Jurassic World: Rebirth, The Witcher season 4, and plenty of other new movies and shows are out in time for the weekend.

James Callis looks confused while standing in a room filled with computers in Slow Horses season 5 episode 5
James Callis teases Claude’s uncertain future in Slow Horses season 6: ‘The jury’s out’

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive James Callis teases Claude Whelan’s future in Slow Horses, saying "the show isn’t necessarily the books".

James Callis wears a suit and holds a cup of coffee while standing in front of two windows in Slow Horses season 5 episode 6
‘You think you’re okay – then comes the shock’: James Callis on Claude’s dramatic ending in Slow Horses season 5

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive Slow Horses season 5 finale leaves Claude Whelan facing the fallout of his own 'stiff upper lip', but James Callis says that’s part of the 'Englishness of it all.'

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Netflix’s Crash Bandicoot show could be Naughty Dog’s next big adaptation – if it doesn’t get canceled again

By Amelia Schwanke Published

A Netflix Crash Bandicoot animation could be the next Naughty Dog game to be adapted – I just hope it doesn’t get canceled like the last attempt.

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5 great free horror movies to stream on Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and more this week (October 27)

By Amelia Schwanke Published

From John Carpenter to Darren Aronofsky, here are five horror movies from some of the genre's best directors to stream for free this week.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 24)

By Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke Published

Wondering what to watch this weekend? There's a packed lineup of new TV shows, including a returning favorite, alongside two new movies you won't want to miss.

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Netflix shakes up Stranger Things season 5 finale release with simultaneous theater and streaming debut in world first

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Netflix isn’t letting the Stranger Things season 5 finale just shout into the streaming void as it confirms the episode will also come to movie theaters.

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HBO Max just got more expensive (again) – here’s how to avoid paying more for your subscription

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced an immediate price hike for HBO Max and subscribers aren't happy, but there are ways to avoid paying more.

Rufus Sewell walks upstairs wearing a suit surrounded by other people wearing dark suits in a still from Netflix's The Diplomat season 3
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more this weekend (October 17)

By Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published

It's a big week for new TV shows, with the return of fan-favorites and the premiere of long-awaited series on the best streaming services.

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Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 delivers a classic British spy showdown, with shoes off

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive Slow Horses season 5 episode 4 sees James Callis’ MI5 boss Claude Whelan have a rare victory.

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Is Tron 4 happening? Joachim Rønning says ‘it always depends on how many people want to see it’

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Exclusive The director and crew of Tron: Ares tease what could be next for the sci-fi franchise.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 10)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published

It's another packed week on the new TV show front, but there's a compelling new movie and documentary that are worth streaming, too.

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Tron: Ares review – Disney reboots its dazzling digital world, but the new story left me longing for the original Grid

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Disney puts another token in the Tron franchise machine with its Tron: Legacy follow-up Tron: Ares, a neon-washed blockbuster throwback that signals a new era for the studio’s sci-fi series.

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Secretlab is giving its Titan Evo gaming chair a big upgrade – and it's perfect for competitive players and esports pros

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Secretlab’s new Titan Evo chair accessory can give millimeter precision over your armrest’s height, angle, and distance.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 3)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published

From Mark Wahlberg's new Prime Video movie to plenty of TV shows, you're spoiled for choice by the world's leading streamers this weekend.

America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey look out the window of a bus with embers around them in the movie The Lost Bus
9 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in October 2025

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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I tried the world’s first AR smart binoculars – and they’re a game-changer for adventure tech lovers

By Amelia Schwanke Published

I got an early sneak peek of Unistellar’s new Envision smart binoculars and they’re a game-changer for anyone who loves adventure tech.

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