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

Why are home servers trending? I took the plunge in an attempt to demystify the quiet tech community of tinkerers that are choosing to build, upcycle and host it themselves

By Amelia Schwanke Published 31 July 26

Exclusive ‘Enough is enough’: Why home servers are trending in 2026

The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton Last updated 3 July 26

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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Oura Ring 5 review: a luxury smart ring for discreet everyday wellness tracking that’s (almost) easy to forget you’re wearing

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 26

From its new tiny frame to the various health tracking data it can catalog, there's a lot of standout positives in my Oura Ring 5 review — but also some red flags.

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I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring

By Amelia Schwanke Published 17 June 26

Thinking of buying the Oura Ring 5? Ask our reviewer anything you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring before their review goes live.

We asked 1,500+ Apple fans what they wanted from WWDC 2026, and Tim Cook delivered — but excitement levels waned elsewhere

By Amelia Schwanke Published 10 June 26

Apple delivered almost exactly what users wanted at WWDC 2026, based on a combined poll with 1,500+ responses.

5 things to expect at WWDC 2026 — from Siri 2.0 to Tim Cook's Apple farewell

By Amelia Schwanke Published 4 June 26

Apple's next developer conference kicks off on June 8 — here are 5 announcements we're expecting Tim Cook to make in his final WWDC keynote.

A women holds up her hand to her face wearing the Oura Ring 5

Oura just unveiled ‘the world’s smallest smart ring’, the Oura Ring 5 — and members are going to love these 7 upgrades

By Amelia Schwanke Published 28 May 26

The Oura Ring 5 has launched with a whole host of improvements, including several new app features for all members.

A screengrab from 007 First Light showing a Bond character aiming down the sight of a barrel

007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces

By Amelia Schwanke Published 26 May 26

007 First Light is undeniably cinematic, perfectly immersing you in Ian Fleming’s Bond with a high-stakes linear narrative, sleek gadget mechanics and globe-trotting levels.

Samsung's Android XR smart glasses worn by a model with blonde hair

The biggest surprise from Google I/O 2026? Poll reveals majority of Android fans are most excited for Android XR and Gemini Spark— but we’re still waiting to hear more about Googlebooks and the Google Smart speaker

By Amelia Schwanke Published 21 May 26

Poll reveals most Google I/O announcements had been what Android fans wanted, but there was nothing about the next Google Home speaker and Googlebooks.

Google may have surprised us with more new Android 17 features than expected, but there's still no sign of these three

By Amelia Schwanke Published 19 May 26

Google announced loads of new Android 17 features are on the way, but there's still no sign of these three.

Does Prime Video have a free trial?

By Lucy Buglass Last updated 15 May 26

Updated Prime Video has a free trial just waiting for you to check it out – who's eligible, how to sign up, and more for you right here!

Amazon Prime Video subscription cost, is Prime Video still worth the money?

Prime Video cost: subscription plans, today’s best deals and price compared to Netflix, Apple TV and more

By Lucy Buglass Last updated 15 May 26

Updated Is a Prime Video subscription worth the price? We compare the price of its plans to competitors, so you can make the best decision for your budget.

Fred again.. stands in the middle of a crowd during his USB002 gig in Toronto surrounded by people. The photo is in black and white.

Should phones be banned from concerts? Fred Again's tour has tapped into a global movement of people wanting to unplug at events that's grown 567%, according to new data — and I want to know where you stand

By Amelia Schwanke Published 30 April 26

Did you mind Fred Again’s USB002 tour being smartphone free? Weigh in on the no phone debate.

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I counted every gadget in my home for Earth Day — and the results surprised me

By Amelia Schwanke Published 22 April 26

In honor of Earth Day, I rounded up every gadget I own to sort out what I actually use from what needs selling, trading in, or recycling.

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Best TV wall mounts, for all sizes

By James Davidson Last updated 1 April 26

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

Steve Boyes looks at a rainbow in National Geographic's Ghost Elephants

‘Our world is full of these wild ghosts’: Werner Herzog’s new National Geographic documentary gives a rare glimpse of some of the world's most elusive animals

By Amelia Schwanke Published 7 March 26

Exclusive Werner Herzog’s new National Geographic documentary follows a decade-long search for Africa’s elusive ghost elephants — here's what the film's star said about the experience.

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 27)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published 27 February 26

It's a TV bonanza in this week's streaming recommendations guide from TechRadar's entertainment experts.

Amy Adams looks stunned in Apple TV's Cape Fear

‘Scorsese’s movie scared the hell out of me’: Amy Adams previews Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake — but the original movies aren’t streaming anywhere

By Amelia Schwanke Published 26 February 26

Apple TV is set to reimagine Martin Scorsese’s 90s thriller Cape Fear into a new 10-part series, but I can’t stream the original movie anywhere.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 20)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke Published 20 February 26

From The Night Agent's return to Brendan Fraser's latest movie, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.

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Apple TV going streaming-first with every 2026 movie feels risky, especially with potential Barbie, Marty Supreme, and Karate Kid-sized hits all coming

By Amelia Schwanke Published 14 February 26

Apple TV’s 2026 slate might have the next Barbie, Marty Supreme or Karate Kid – and I’m baffled it’s all streaming first.

Callum Turner and Miles Teller look at each other while Elizabeth Olsen sits in the middle

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 13)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published 13 February 26

Looking for something to stream this Valentine's weekend? TechRadar has got you covered.

Matthew Rhys clutches a folder in a scene from the new Apple TV show Widow's Bay

Apple TV’s new comedy-horror is a ‘big stew’ of Jaws, Stephen King and Atlanta — and it somehow works

By Amelia Schwanke Published 9 February 26

This new Apple TV horror series turns a sleepy seaside town into an unsettling haunt from its creator’s childhood.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (February 6)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published 6 February 26

From the 2026 Super Bowl to the return of The Muppets, here's what worth watching this weekend.

A collage showing Colin Farrell in Sugar season 2, Keanu Reeves in Outcome and Anya Taylor-Joy in Lucky

Apple TV just gave me a sneak preview of its 2026 lineup of movies and shows, from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 to Margo’s Got Money Problems

By Amelia Schwanke Published 4 February 26

I’ve got the latest on everything new coming to Apple TV in 2026, and it’s a bumper lineup of movies and shows packed with A-list talent.

Keanu Reeves in Apple TV's new movie, Outcome

Jonah Hill says his new Apple TV movie ‘uses fame as a metaphor for what we all go through on social media’ – here’s what we know so far about Outcome

By Amelia Schwanke Published 3 February 26

Apple TV revealed that Jonah Hill’s new movie Outcome will premiere globally on April 10, 2026, and it’s gone straight to the top of my watchlist.

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