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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Prime Video’s Reacher is confirmed for season 4, while season 3 gets a new release update

By Amelia Schwanke published

Jack Reacher scores a season 3 release date and season 4 renewal for the Prime Video show.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 4)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published

From the return of hit shows to new horror movies, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

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Prime Video is going to be filled with even more ads, because people didn't complain enough about the last

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Prime Video is planning for ads to ‘ramp up a little bit more into 2025’ after minimal subscriber backlash to the rollout of its more expensive tier.

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‘Paradox of choice’: Tubi CEO explains how the free streaming service is making entertainment easy and fun again

By Amelia Schwanke published

Running in the FAST lane

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and more this weekend (September 27)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris published

From terrific new movies and gruesome horror shows, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

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Disney Plus’ password-sharing fees are official – here’s how much it costs compared to Netflix

By Amelia Schwanke published

Disney has finally unveiled how much it will cost to add an extra member to your Disney Plus subscription and it's more expensive than Netflix.

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Netflix just revealed the lead cast in Black Mirror season 7, including who'll return for the show's first-ever sequel

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix just gave its biggest update for Black Mirror season 7, revealing the lead cast for the returning sci-fi series.

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Netflix reveals opening sequence to Zack Snyder's Twilight of the Gods, and it’s not the entirely bloody Norse mythology anime I thought it would be

By Amelia Schwanke published

Twilight of the Gods' first four minutes have been released as part of Netflix Geeked Week 2024, and they show a battlefield that isn’t just brutal.

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Netflix confirms Bridgerton season 4 is in production – and announces new cast additions after Sophie Baek actor reveal

By Amelia Schwanke published

Bridgerton season 4 has officially begun filming – and Netflix has confirmed who'll be joining Yerin Ha's Sophie Baek on the newcomer front.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (September 13)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published

From the return of fan-favorite Netflix shows to new action-packed movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Max, and more this weekend (September 6)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

From returning Apple TV Plus favorites to a bunch of new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

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Netflix movie of the day: Adam Sandler is unrecognizable in A24's high-stakes thriller Uncut Gems

By Amelia Schwanke published

Don’t miss your chance to jump onboard the chaotic rollercoaster ride that is Uncut Gems while it’s streaming on Netflix.

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‘AI is a reflection back on us’: Apple TV Plus’ Sunny showrunner reveals the new sci-fi show’s sad yet uplifting tech story

By Amelia Schwanke published

Katie Robbins, the creator of Apple TV Plus’ new sci-fi show Sunny, explains how it tackles both the perils and positives of using AI to support those dealing with grief and loneliness.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (August 30)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published

From the return of popular shows to the arrival of critically acclaimed new movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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