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

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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.

The Departed
Leaving Netflix in October 2025 – here’s my top pick with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 41 departing movies

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Of all the 41 movies leaving Netflix in October, I wouldn’t miss streaming this crime thriller hit.

Jackson Lamb taking a phone call as he eats a meal in Slow Horses season 5
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (September 26)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke Published

It's a big week for TV show releases, but there are a couple of new movies worth watching, too.

Disney Plus
Disney+ hikes prices, despite already facing a cancellation storm

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Disney plans to raise streaming subscription prices in the US – and it might not stop there with reports that the UK is set to see an increase, too.

Director and producer Joseph Kosinski on the set of Apple Original Film F1.
F1’s filmmaking secrets revealed – here's how Sony’s custom camera shot those hyper-realistic in-car scenes

By Amelia Schwanke Published

Sony’s head of cinema cameras reveals how his team marries art with technology when working on movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar and F1.

Superman being helped up by a pedestrian in 2025's Superman movie
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 19)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published

From Superman to Gen V's sophomore season, here's what you need to watch this weekend.

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

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

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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

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.

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

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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

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.

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

By Hamish Hector Published

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

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

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke Published

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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