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

Only one AirPod working? Here's what to do about it

By Amelia Schwanke published 23 March 24

If only one AirPod is working, then try these few simple steps to get the best Apple headphones going again.

Two iPhone's with the Spotify app open against a colorful background

I tried Spotify's new music video feature and it brings back the MTV golden era

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 March 24

Starting today, Spotify is testing a new premium subscriber feature that will let you watch music videos.

Evelyn performs some moves in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Millie Bobby Brown's new Netflix movie Damsel is a dud – watch these 3 great fantasy movies instead

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 March 24

Critics don't think Netflix's Damsel movie is worth saving – here are three better rated fantasy films to watch instead.

A model wear the new Meze Audio Liric 2nd Gen headphones

Meze Audio upgrades its high-end planar magnetic headphones with stunning striped ebony

By Amelia Schwanke published 7 March 24

Meze Audio has upgraded its planar magnetic Liric headphones with a new look, drivers and customizable ear pads.

The Google TV screen with Oscar nominee titles you can stream for free

Google TV is now streaming over 35 Oscar nominee movies for free – here’s the full list

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 March 24

Google TV is getting more than 35 Oscar nominated movies that you'll be able to stream for free ahead of the awards show this weekend.

Roku Pro series TV mounted to wall in living room

Your Roku TV and streaming stick will stop working unless you agree to controversial new terms

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 March 24

Roku TV and streaming stick owners are furious after it updates terms with a controversial new condition.

CMF by Nothing's new Neckband Pro being worn

CMF by Nothing’s new headphones are even more affordable than its first pair

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 March 24

CMF by Nothing has officially revealed two new affordable headphones with two completely different designs.

The SoundFun Mirai Mini speaker next to a TV

This new cheap TV speaker has a curved design to make speech clearer

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 March 24

SoundFun has shrunk its dialogue enhancing Mirai soundbar into a fun sized speaker that's much cheaper than the original model.

A person holds an iPhone with the Find My app open

How to find a lost AirPods case

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 26 February 24

Here's how to track down your lost AirPods case easily and quickly using Apple's location tracking app, Find My.

Are Apple AirPods waterproof?

By Amelia Schwanke published 25 February 24

Are Apple AirPods waterproof? No, but they do have varying levels of water resistance. Here, we’ll explain which AirPod models can withstand a splash and what to do if they do get wet.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published 10 February 24

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

Man and dog sat in front of a Samsung TV

Your Samsung TV is losing Google Assistant next month

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 February 24

Due to a change in Google's policy, Samsung TVs will no longer support Google Assistant starting March 1, 2024.

The Dali Phantom E-WR series speakers installed into an outdoor patio

Dali’s custom-install outdoor Phantom speakers are surprisingly affordable if you’re planning for summer

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 January 24

Looking to upgrade your patio’s audio system? Dali’s new Phantom E-WR series speakers are built to last in the outdoors.

Marantz takes the 8K Dolby Atmos at home fight to Denon with new Cinema 30 home theater receiver

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 January 24

Marantz has announced a new AV receiver with support for 8K and Dolby Atmos that could outdo Denon.

Starting today, you’ll have to pay extra to stream Prime Video without ads

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 January 24

Ads have officially arrived on Prime Video, which means that starting from today you'll have to pay more to get rid of them.

The Majority Knapwell on a bedside table

Majority’s new Knapwell bedside radio and speaker proves that 80s design is back, baby

By Amelia Schwanke published 26 January 24

With a retro design and seven-segment display, Majority's new Knapwell DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker is both nostalgic and useful.

A man looks forlorn in the snow in the Netflix movie Society of the Snow

Society of the Snow is a hit on Netflix – here are 5 more true survival thrillers to watch next

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 January 24

Netflix's Society of the Snow has gripped audiences but it isn't the only true survival story streaming right now.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 true wireless earbuds in their case, held in a hand at a trade show

I tried Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 and they really are its best earbuds yet

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 January 24

The new flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds from Sennheiser are ready for the next-generation of audio tech that will finally deliver true lossless music.

The three colorways of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport

I saw Sennheiser's new Momentum Sport earbuds and they had my heart racing

By Amelia Schwanke published 17 January 24

Sennheiser showed off its all new Momentum Sport earbuds at CES 2024 and after watching them in action, I want their health tracking benefits for my next workout.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro on a magenta background

Xiaomi’s new wireless earbuds bring high-end audio tech in a super-cool marble design

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 January 24

Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 5 Pro look like high-tech AirPods with a premium design of marble and leather, and are now globally available.

The Cypress xMEMS solid-state driver prototype

I tried all earbuds with next-gen xMEMS speakers, and one really stood out

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 January 24

While at CES 2024, I got to try all the current prototypes and models either available or coming soon with xMEMS solid-state driver tech and there was a clear frontrunner for me.

The Naqi Logix Neural Earbuds being worn

'Neural' headphones are big at CES – here are 4 fascinating products coming soon

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 January 24

CES 2024 Four very different neural headphones caught the attention of our ears (and eyes) at 2024

An xMEMS Labs micro solid-state speaker on top of a finger

Why solid-state drivers are the headphones tech you won't stop hearing about in 2024

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 December 23

Recent leaps in solid-state speaker tech are about to push forward a new type of headphone range that promises to be lighter, more durable, and better sounding.

A man wearing a Mirror Lake headset and a Matter smart home with a bolt of light running through it

8 bold tech predictions for 2024 – from MicroLED 4K TVs to DJI mirrorless cameras

By Mark Wilson published 23 December 23

2024 will be another big year for AI and the mixed reality, but what are the tech sleeper hits that might surprise us?

I tried the tech that gives you personal Dolby Atmos sound without headphones, and it’s game changing

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 December 23

Audioscenic has developed a 3D audio beamforming technology that is breaking down the expensive hardware barrier to spatial audio, and you can expect to try it out soon.

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