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

A man wearing a pair of AirPods with a marching band around him

Your Apple AirPods just got a lot more adaptive and aware

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 June 23

Apple unveiled three new AirPods features – Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Personalised Volume – at WWDC.

LG G3 and G2 OLED TVs in dark room with screen showing factory workers in yellow uniforms

I lived with LG’s G3 OLED TV for a month – here’s what you need to know

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 June 23

Living with the world’s best TV for a month has completely changed how I view a home entertainment setup and it’s down to OLED technology.

Five movie posters that are coming to Max in June

5 blockbuster movies coming to Max in June that you can't miss

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 June 23

June is shaping up to be a big month for movies and TV shows being released on Max – here’s five that we’re most excited for.

The TCL folding OLED TV half-way through folding, showing the top half of the screen angled strongly compared to the bottom half

This foldable OLED TV was printed by inkjet and it could be the future of 8K

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 May 23

TCL is making progress on inkjet printed OLED TVs and while the production process could bring down the price of next generation display panels, there’s still no release date in sight.

I got to see inside two luxury home theaters, and one costs the same as a house

By Amelia Schwanke published 28 May 23

I had the opportunity to explore two high-end luxury home theaters and for double your money you can have your very own local cinema.

Four movie posters including Mandela, World War Z, Resident Evil and Jerry Maguire

Leaving Netflix in June – catch these top TV shows and movies before they go

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 May 23

Here are all the TV shows and movies set to disappear from Netflix in June.

The Panasonic MZ2000 on a yellow background

I saw Panasonic’s MZ2000 OLED TV and it really is its brightest yet

By Amelia Schwanke published 22 May 23

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With significantly enhanced brightness, Panasonic’s new flagship OLED TV – the MZ2000 – is a beacon.

I finally got to see LG’s 97-inch OLED TV and it’s mind-blowing

By Amelia Schwanke published 20 May 23

The outrageously expensive 97-inch LG G2 OLED TV is a pioneer of gigantic TVs.

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 May 23

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 17 May 23

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 17 May 23

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

Two iPhones with the new Set Lists feature on Apple Music

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 May 23

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 16 May 23

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 15 May 23

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

LG webOS TV interface, showing the Quick Settings menu

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 May 23

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

The LG G3 TV with the Apple TV home screen on display

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 May 23

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 11 May 23

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

An image from the Google I/O 2023 event about the universal translator

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 May 23

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 May 23

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

A hand holds a remote pointed at a blank TV with a warning triangle on it

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 8 May 23

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 6 May 23

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.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max pictured on a wooden surface

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 May 23

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.

The back of a woman in front of a still lake with the movie The Clearing

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 May 23

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.