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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Android TVs are getting 800 free channels in a great free update

By Amelia Schwanke published

Google TV’s Live tab is now available on Android TVs, giving you more than 800 channels to watch on your smart TV.

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Beats Studio Buds Plus have landed and it’s clear they’re a hit

By Amelia Schwanke published

Beats has officially launched the latest version of its Studio Buds and first looks reveal that they’re a massive improvement from their predecessors.

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Some older LG OLED TVs are getting a free upgrade and it’s long overdue

By Amelia Schwanke published

Starting May 17, LG TVs from 2020 will be able to upgrade their interface to have a full-screen menu – but it’s optional.

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Apple Music wants to connect you with the artists you love through a new Set Lists feature

By Amelia Schwanke published

Want to know more about upcoming concerts and gigs? Apple Music just launched new features for discovering live music.

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Sonos' next app update is bad news for hardcore music fans on Android

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sonos will no longer allow you to access music locally stored on your Android device, but you’ll still be able to play your own music in other ways.

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Apple TV Plus streams live concerts in Dolby Atmos – and I'm getting a front row seat

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple TV Plus subscribers can now stream live concerts in Dolby Atmos with immersive audio like you're really there.

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The smart menu on new LG OLED TVs is a game-changer – here's how it works

By Amelia Schwanke published

The quick menu in new LG OLED TVs adds a ton of ease and customization to your viewing experience.

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I tried the world’s best smart TV, and I’m going back to streaming with my Apple TV

By Amelia Schwanke published

The world’s best smart TV might boast perfect picture quality and be packed with features but when it comes to the home screen, I still prefer to stream content with my Apple TV.

A protestor at the WGA strike of 2023 holds a sign saying 'AI has no soul'

AI won’t kill original TV shows and movies, streaming companies will

By Amelia Schwanke published

The increasing use of AI in streaming has prompted a writers' strike in Hollywood. Where could this go?

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YouTube could be getting a real-time translator in the future

By Amelia Schwanke published

An experimental AI dubbing service that translates speech in real-time is being rolled out to a select few Google partners.

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Your favorite Prime Video shows and movies could soon be on Netflix and other streamers

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon Studios is launching a new division that plans to share the company's original content with other streamers.

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TV scams are on the rise – here’s how to avoid them

By Amelia Schwanke published

Online scams targeting peoples’ smart TVs by gaining access to private account information are on the rise in the US and UK, but there are some warning signs that you can look out for.

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How to connect an iPhone to your TV

By Amelia Schwanke published

There are a few different ways to connect your iPhone to your TV, from wireless to wired and a combination of both, here’s how you can stream content between the two devices.

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Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick update has 3 important security fixes

By Amelia Schwanke published

A trio of security bugs were discovered by a cybersecurity company called Bitdefender who allerted Amazon’s Fire TV team, which have patched the flaws in an update.

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Can’t wait for Hulu’s cult thriller The Clearing? Here are 4 TV shows just like it

By Amelia Schwanke published

Hulu just dropped the official trailer for a new TV show called The Clearing. While we wait for it to premiere, here are four more cult thrillers to watch.

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Leaving Netflix in May – watch these shows and movies before they go

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Here are all the TV shows and movies that will soon be leaving Netflix, which you won’t want to miss.

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Your Amazon Fire TV is about to be updated with tons of free streaming channels

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon is rolling out free streaming channels with ads to its Fire TV Channels program for all Fire TV owners.

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9 canceled Netflix shows that are still worth your time

By Amelia Schwanke published

Looking for something to watch on Netflix? These 9 canceled shows are hidden gems that are still worth a look.

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Black Mirror season 6 trailer breakdown: Everything we know so far

By Amelia Schwanke published

Black Mirror fans don't have much longer to wait for season six to drop on Netflix.

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Black Mirror breaks silence on Twitter to tease Netflix series

By Amelia Schwanke published

Black Mirror fans have had a long wait since the last season of the hit show was wrapped up in 2019 and cryptic tweets are building anticipation.

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Move over, Disney. AI is giving YouTubers the tools to make your next animation obsession

By Amelia Schwanke published

How AI is making Hollywood-style slick animation easier, meaning the next hit series might not be on a big streamer.

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7 things you need to know before buying an OLED TV in 2023

By Amelia Schwanke published

If you’re buying an OLED TV in 2023 and not sure what the difference between QD-OLED, OLED Ex and OLED Evo is, then we’ve got you covered.

A scene from Netflix Hunger on the LG G3 OLED TV with house plants

I watched movies on the LG G3 OLED TV and it's almost as immersive as VR

By Amelia Schwanke published

Watching close-up shots of people eating in Netflix’s Hunger series on the LG G3 OLED TV had me salivating for more.

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This new Netflix anthology series is filling the Black Mirror void for me

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix and UNESCO joined forces to release African Folktales Reimagined, a new anthology series that presents folklore in a Black Mirror-esque contemporary look.

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Why Hunger on Netflix should be your next movie – and 5 more foodie thrillers

By Amelia Schwanke published

Hunger is a captivating account of battling to make it in the world of high cuisine – and we've got 5 more food-themed movies to watch next.

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