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

YouTube TV might be planning a big Netflix update that puts the best streaming services first

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 March 25

YouTube is reportedly planning some big changes to its TV app, including adding more paid-for streaming services to its homepage.

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I rode a dragon, sizzled as a sausage, and won a dance-off with a monkey in Split Fiction, and that’s not even the half of it

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 March 25

Split Fiction completely reimagines what a co-op platformer should be and provides a refreshing blast of creativity.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (February 21)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass published 21 February 25

With just two new movies debuting on the biggest streamers this week, it's up to some exciting shows to pick up the slack.

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From Peaky Blinders to Rocky, the movies and shows that the cast of A Thousand Blows watched ahead of the new Disney+ drama’s release

By Amelia Schwanke published 20 February 25

Exclusive The cast of A Thousand Blows reveal the movies and shows that they watched in preparation for the epic new period drama on Disney+ and Hulu.

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‘Fact is more interesting than fiction’: What inspired Steven Knight to make the new Disney+ historical drama A Thousand Blows

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 February 25

Exclusive The cast of A Thousand Blows reveal the inspiration behind the new Disney+ historical drama series.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (February 14)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 14 February 25

From Cobra Kai's final hurrah to The White Lotus' return, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Prime Video just launched a new app for Apple TV devices with 6 major improvements

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 February 25

Prime Video has released a new and improved app for Apple TV devices – here are the 6 key differences to expect.

Apple TV's app is finally available on Android devices – just in time to stream MLS and Severance season 2

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 February 25

You can now download the Apple TV app on Android devices via the Google Play Store to stream Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.

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This bargain Peacock deal lets you watch 2025's Oscar nominees for less – here are 3 blockbuster movies exclusive to NBC's streaming service

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 February 25

Peacock has launched a new streaming deal that brings down its monthly cost to only $2.50 – just in time to stream some of this year's Oscar nominees.

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

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 7 February 25

From the return of the best superhero show to top-tier movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Prime Video just launched another new exclusive streaming bundle – here’s how to get Starz and BET Plus for less

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 February 25

Starz and BET Plus are teaming up in a new streaming bundle that's exclusive to Prime Video in the US.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 31)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 31 January 25

From Marvel's new animated Spider-Man show to The Recruit's return, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

The best Apple TV Plus movies: 18 great films to stream in February 2026

By Tom Power last updated 30 January 25

Updated Here are the best Apple TV Plus movies you can stream right now, including Blitz, The Last of the Sea Women and CODA.

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Prime Target stars Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell on which movies inspired the new Apple TV Plus show, memorizing math formulas and where it could go next

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 January 25

Exclusive Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell discuss the movies that inspired the new Apple TV Plus Original Prime Target, their characters and what future seasons could hold.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 24)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 24 January 25

All but two of the world's biggest streamers have something new for you to watch this weekend.

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HBO renews The White Lotus for season 4 and the hit Max show's creator already has ideas for where to go next

By Amelia Schwanke published 23 January 25

HBO confirms The White Lotus has been renewed for season 4 ahead of the release of its next season.

I tried Dreame's new AirStyle Pro and was blown away by how quickly this Dyson Airwrap alternative gave me curls

By Amelia Schwanke published 22 January 25

CES 2025 I tried Dreame's brand new Airstyle Pro at CES 2025 and this upgraded hair styling tool is an effortless way of getting quick curls.

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Best Max movies: the 24 finest films to stream in February 2026

By Richard Edwards last updated 17 January 25

Updated These are the best Max movies to watch on one of the world's best streaming services.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 17)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 17 January 25

From the return of a highly-rated Apple TV Original to great-looking new movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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I can't wait to try out these 3 great plant tech gadgets that I saw at CES 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 January 25

CES 2025 From AI gardener apps to self-watering plant pots, these are three of my favorite plant tech gadgets from CES 2025.

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I love Dolby Atmos, but there’s a new AI alternative for immersive audio that’s making waves

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 January 25

CES 2025 Audioscenic's AI head-tracking immersive audio technology is finally becoming more widely available.

Hisense’s L9Q laser TV is the best new projector I saw at CES 2025 and beats most OLED TVs

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 January 25

CES 2025 Hisense's new LQ9 laser projector is one of the brightest I've ever seen.

I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach's headset that is in development

By Jacob Krol published 9 January 25

TechRadar gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Sony's new headset for NFL coaches.

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I saw Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV, and this vividly colorful set is the future of TV

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 January 25

CES 2025 I got to see Hisense's new TriChroma mini-LED TV and its groundbreaking RBB Local Dimming Technology is the real deal.

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The best Hulu shows: 43 great TV series you can stream in February 2025

By Tom Power last updated 8 January 25

Updated Get the lowdown on the best Hulu shows worth streaming today, including The Good Mothers, Only Murders in the Building and Shōgun.

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