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 watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 13)

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

The second week of December is chock full of great looking new movies and shows to watch at home.

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The 24 best Prime Video movies to stream in December 2024

By Becca Caddy last updated

Updated These are the best Prime Video movies to watch on one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

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Best Netflix movies: 43 amazing films to stream in December 2024

By Tom Power last updated

Updated These are the best Netflix movies to watch the world's most popular streaming service.

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Sky customers to get more HBO shows for free when Max eventually launches in the UK, thanks to new deal

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sky and Now customers in the UK and Ireland will see more Max content bundled for free sometime in 2026.

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The 51 best Netflix series to watch in December 2024

By Tom Power last updated

Updated These are the best Netflix series to watch right now, including A Man On The Inside, The Diplomat and Nobody Wants This.

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New Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge sees Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy with literal jobs from hell in official trailer

By Amelia Schwanke published

The official trailer for Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge shows off a new sci-fi action thriller.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 6)

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

From new festive delights to the latest Star Wars show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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The best Apple TV Plus shows: 28 great series to stream in December 2024

By Tom Power last updated

Updated Here are the best Apple TV Plus shows you can watch right now, including Lessons in Chemistry, Disclaimer and Drops of God.

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The best 85-inch TVs for 2024: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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The best Disney Plus movies: 39 great films to stream in December 2024

By Richard Edwards last updated

Updated These are the best Disney Plus movies to stream today, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, and other classics.

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Max's global rollout could soon pick up pace with the help of Prime Video

By Amelia Schwanke published

Max is looking to potentially partner with Amazon to help facilitate the rollout of its app in Europe.

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I've found the best Cyber Monday streaming deals still available to beat 2024's streaming TV price hikes

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Tired of streaming price hikes? Me too, but there are still some Cyber Monday streaming deals available that can save you money on Paramount Plus Starz and more.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 29)

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

From new sports dramas to more festive treats, these are the films and TV series worth watching this weekend.

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The best TV 2024, chosen by our reviewers for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Looking for the best TV? Whether you're after an all-in-one home cinema package or just a good-value TV, you're in the right place.

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The best over-ear headphones for 2024: options for any budget, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get the most out of your music.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 22)

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

There are plenty of new movies and TV shows to choose from this weekend, including the end of an award-winning Netflix series.

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The best 120Hz 4K TVs 2024, ideal for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

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Paramount Plus is getting another price hike in the UK and Ireland, and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it

By Amelia Schwanke published

From today, Paramount Plus now has three tiers in the UK and Ireland.

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Disney Plus password sharing: when the crackdown started and what you need to know

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated The 2024 password sharing crackdown trend has come to Disney Plus – here's how it affects your subscription.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 15)

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

From the arrival of a new Marvel movie, to the return of hit shows, there's lot to look forward to this weekend.

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Amazon Freevee is being shut down, and it's all thanks to Prime Video's increasingly popular ad-supported tier

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon is shutting down its free streaming service as it directs non-subscribers to Prime Video.

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The best Apple TV Plus movies: 17 great films to stream in December 2024

By Tom Power last updated

Updated Here are the best Apple TV Plus movies you can stream right now, including The Last of the Sea Women, CODA and more.

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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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