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 your dream home theater isn't complete without multiple subwoofers

By Amelia Schwanke Published 7 September 23

Custom home theater installers are increasingly opting to add more subwoofers to their ultra-high spec setups and the reason comes down to more than just bass.

The Leica Cine 1 projector on a table with a money no object tag

I love Leica’s luxe 4K projector with Dolby Atmos as much as I love its cameras

By Amelia Schwanke Published 26 August 23

I’ve always wanted a Leica camera but now I want their 4K Dolby Atmos ultra short throw projector instead.

This cheap outdoor 4K TV by Sylvox is just what your deck has been dreaming of

By Amelia Schwanke Published 21 August 23

Fancy an outdoor TV for less than a thousand bucks? This waterproof TV has a high spec without the high price.

Don't expect new AirPods at the next Apple event – here’s why

By Amelia Schwanke Published 21 August 23

Apple has kept quiet about whether it will be unveiling a new model of AirPods this year, but based on previous release schedules it’s not looking likely.

The Sonos Beam in front of a Sky Glass TV

Own a Sonos soundbar? Here’s how you can turn it into a surround setup for all budgets

By Amelia Schwanke Published 13 August 23

Are you considering buying a Sonos sound system? You don’t have to invest in buying speakers and subwoofers straight away. Try starting with a soundbar and going from there.

ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news, from iPhone launch date to Disney price hikes

By Marc McLaren Published 12 August 23

If you missed the week's biggest tech news, fear not – we've picked out all the best stories from the past seven days so you can catch up at your leisure.

A still from the trailer of Hidden Strike of Jackie Chan and John Cena

Netflix's most-watched movies list this week is hot garbage, watch these 4 films instead

By Amelia Schwanke Published 9 August 23

Jackie Chan's new action film is the most-watched movie on Netflix this past week, but critics say it's an absolute flop.

Netflix ratings with thumbs up and thumbs down

Netflix just made it easier to rate movies and shows while watching on your phone

By Amelia Schwanke Published 8 August 23

You can now give your favorite TV shows and movies a thumbs up or down while streaming on your phone.

A Nokia phone, Sonos speaker and DJI action camera on a pink background

ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news, from Sonos Move 2 leaks to Nokia throwbacks

By Mark Wilson Published 5 August 23

If you missed the week's biggest tech news, fear not – we've picked out all the best stories, including Sonos Move 2 leaks.

LG’s mind-blowing wireless OLED TV is finally coming – and the price isn’t as bad as we thought

By Amelia Schwanke Published 3 August 23

LG’s global release of the M-series OLED TV is underway. The set is available in South Korea and will be launched in the UK in September.

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MySpace turns 20: 5 things we still miss in the age of Twitter's meltdown

By Mark Wilson Published 1 August 23

MySpace was launched exactly 20 years ago today – here are the main things we miss about the pre-Facebook beast of social networks.

Leaving Netflix in August – don't miss these top shows and movies

By Amelia Schwanke Published 31 July 23

Here are all the shows and movies set to leave Netflix in August.

5 explosive Netflix action movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 July 23

These five action movies have been certified by critics as some of the best and they're all streaming on Netflix right now.

The Sky View app on an iPhone being held by a hand

I’m an amateur astronomer and this is the stargazing app I can't live without

By Amelia Schwanke Published 21 July 23

SkyView is the perfect app for anyone who looks up at the night sky and wants to know which star, constellation, planet, galaxy, satellite, or piece of space junk they’re looking at.

Remember PalmPilots? IMAX is using the tech to run Oppenheimer in movie theaters

By Amelia Schwanke Published 20 July 23

IMAX recently revealed the engineering tweaks it has made to accommodate Oppenheimer’s extraordinary runtime, and it involves PalmOS.

Bad news: Netflix just removed its cheapest ad-free plan for new US and UK subscribers

By Amelia Schwanke Published 19 July 23

Netflix continues to discontinue its ad-free basic subscription plan, which is now no longer available for new subscribers in the US and UK.

A cowering baby Rocket stares directly into the camera in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

You’ll soon be able to stream Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 on Disney Plus and watch Across The Spider-Verse online

By Amelia Schwanke Published 18 July 23

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 will be released on Disney Plus in August, while Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse will be available to rent online.

Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in Secret Invasion on Disney Plus

Even Disney's CEO admits that Marvel "diluted" our interest with too much Disney Plus homework

By Amelia Schwanke Published 14 July 23

Disney CEO Bob Iger recently revealed more insights into his plans to simplify Marvel.

Samsung HW-Q700B soundbar on a green and blue background

These are the 3 soundbars I would look out for in Prime Day deals 2023

By Amelia Schwanke Published 9 July 23

With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, we’ve rounded up the best soundbars to look out for in the big sales.

The latest soundbars from Samsung, LG, Sony, Sennheiser

Soundbars in 2023: the best launches so far and what’s coming next

By Amelia Schwanke Published 6 July 23

Wireless soundbars, Dolby Atmos soundbars, cheap soundbars – here’s our roundup of all the latest and most exciting launches so far this year.

The movie posters for The Pursuit of Happyness, Underworld and Skyfall

Leaving Netflix in July – you won’t want to miss these top movies and shows

By Amelia Schwanke Published 2 July 23

We’ve compiled a list of every TV show and movie leaving Netflix next month, and there’s some real gems that are worth rewatching before they go.

Reese Witherspoon in the Morning Show season 3

Apple TV Plus’ best show sets return date – here’s what to watch while you wait

By Amelia Schwanke Published 30 June 23

With three months to go before the best Apple TV Plus show – The Morning Show – returns, here are three similar series to watch while you wait.

Another TV maker is launching another smart camera but I really don't see the point

By Amelia Schwanke Published 28 June 23

LG has joined Sony, Samsung and Sky and more in launching a dedicated TV video camera to broaden its entertainment offering, but I’m not convinced TVs really need this.

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How to share audio with other AirPods or Beats headphones from your iPhone

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 23

Want to know how to connect two pairs of AirPods to your iPhone or iPad to share audio? Below we’ll detail the quick and easy steps to get you both listening in no time.

Three movie posters for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, World War Z and Jerry Maguire

Don’t miss these 3 great Netflix movies before they go at the end of June

By Amelia Schwanke Published 20 June 23

With so many hit TV shows and movies set to leave Netflix, we’ve picked out three that you shouldn’t miss.

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