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

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Don’t miss out on the only Disney Plus Cyber Monday bundle deal still available before it goes

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 December 24

The best way to avoid Disney’s price hike? Get this Disney Plus and Hulu Cyber Monday bundle deal for only $2.99.

Hulu has the best Cyber Monday streaming deal but you better be quick because it expires soon

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 December 24

This is your last chance to get Hulu for its lowest-ever price to stream 2025’s best movies and shows.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 29)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 29 November 24

From new sports dramas to more festive treats, these are the films and TV series worth watching this weekend.

This Black Friday TV streaming deal at 70% off is the one I’m recommending to friends

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 November 24

My favorite Black Friday streaming deal of 2024 isn’t the biggest bargain but it offers the best bang for your buck.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 22)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 22 November 24

There are plenty of new movies and TV shows to choose from this weekend, including the end of an award-winning Netflix series.

Does Paramount Plus have a free trial?

By Alice Marshall last updated 21 November 24

Updated ParamountPlus has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a 7-day free trial.

Disney Plus password sharing: when the crackdown started and what you need to know

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 November 24

Updated The 2024 password sharing crackdown trend has come to Disney Plus – here's how it affects your subscription.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published 16 November 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

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

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 15 November 24

From the arrival of a new Marvel movie, to the return of hit shows, there's lot to look forward to this weekend.

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Amazon Freevee is being shut down, and it's all thanks to Prime Video's increasingly popular ad-supported tier

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 November 24

Amazon is shutting down its free streaming service as it directs non-subscribers to Prime Video.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (November 8)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 8 November 24

From the return of hit Netflix shows to Prime Video's new spy thriller series, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Prime Video's smart new X-Ray feature is finally a good reason to add AI to streaming

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 November 24

Prime Video just added a great new AI feature to help you recap what you’re watching.

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‘The stakes are so different’: Endurance filmmaker on finding Ernest Shackleton’s iconic lost ship in a new documentary on Disney Plus

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 November 24

National Geographic’s biggest adventure filmmakers are back with a new documentary about my favorite explorer on Disney Plus.

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Why Apple TV Plus beat Netflix and Prime Video for our Streaming Service of the Year award

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 November 24

Find out how Apple TV Plus became TechRadar's Streaming Service of the Year.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 1)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published 1 November 24

From the return of hit Netflix shows to a number of new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

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Best movies of the 80s: my favorites from every year of the decade are streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and more

By Amelia Schwanke published 26 October 24

After scouring the best streaming services, here are my picks for the best 80s movies from every year of the decade that are available on Netflix, Max, and more.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 25)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Tom Power published 25 October 24

From thrilling new movies to the return of fan-favorite shows, you'll find something worth watching at home this weekend.

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Apple TV Plus sets 2025 premiere for new thriller series Prime Target and I think I’ll need my calculator for this mathematician mystery

By Amelia Schwanke published 24 October 24

The new Apple TV Plus thriller series Prime Target is premiering in January 2025.

Netflix, Max and Disney Plus lose points in new streaming surveys as two rivals gain popularity

By Amelia Schwanke published 23 October 24

As streaming prices soar and content spending is reigned in, surveys reveal that subscribers are increasingly fed up.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 18)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published 18 October 24

This week's streaming recommendations list includes returning fan-favorites alongside a varied selection of new movies and shows.

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Invincible season 3 finally has a release date and teaser trailer – and the Prime Video superhero series won't be interrupted this time

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 October 24

Prime Video has revealed the teaser trailer and release date for Invincible season 3.

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Silo season 2: Apple TV Plus release date, trailer, cast, story rumors, and more news about the sci-fi show's return

By Laura Martin last updated 15 October 24

Here's the latest news and rumors surrounding Silo season 2, which will air on Apple TV Plus in November.

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Silo season 2 trailer gives us a first glimpse of the Apple TV Plus show’s most-wanted character outside

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 October 24

Apple TV Plus unveils the trailer for Silo season 2 ahead of the sci-fi show’s return in November.

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You'll soon have even more free movies and shows to stream as DirecTV announces a new service

By Amelia Schwanke published 11 October 24

DirecTV is moving from live TV to free streaming with the launch of its new FAST service.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 11)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 11 October 24

This week's streaming recommendations list is packed with new shows and movies, plus some returning fan-favorite series.

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