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

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Best Netflix series: 51 great TV shows to stream in February 2025

By Tom Power Last updated 14 January 25

Updated These are the best Netflix series to watch right now, including A Man On The Inside, The Diplomat and Squid Game.

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I can't wait to try out these 3 great plant tech gadgets that I saw at CES 2025

By Amelia Schwanke Published 13 January 25

CES 2025 From AI gardener apps to self-watering plant pots, these are three of my favorite plant tech gadgets from CES 2025.

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I love Dolby Atmos, but there’s a new AI alternative for immersive audio that’s making waves

By Amelia Schwanke Published 10 January 25

CES 2025 Audioscenic's AI head-tracking immersive audio technology is finally becoming more widely available.

Hisense’s L9Q laser TV is the best new projector I saw at CES 2025 and beats most OLED TVs

By Amelia Schwanke Published 10 January 25

CES 2025 Hisense's new LQ9 laser projector is one of the brightest I've ever seen.

I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach's headset that is in development

By Jacob Krol Published 9 January 25

TechRadar gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Sony's new headset for NFL coaches.

The Hisense 116UX on display at CES 2025

I saw Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV, and this vividly colorful set is the future of TV

By Amelia Schwanke Published 9 January 25

CES 2025 I got to see Hisense's new TriChroma mini-LED TV and its groundbreaking RBB Local Dimming Technology is the real deal.

The Hisense 163-inch micro-LED TV at CES 2025

I witnessed Hisense's giant 163-inch micro-LED TV in person, and this thing is staggering

By Amelia Schwanke Published 8 January 25

CES 2025 Hisense surprised at CES 2025 with a brand new 136-inch and 163-inch micro-LED that blew me away.

Some of CES 2025's weirdest robot pets are absolute nightmare fuel, but one made it all worthwhile

By Amelia Schwanke Published 7 January 25

CES 2025 I was terrified by these two strange robot pets at CES 2025 until a lifelike dog soothed me.

I got a sneak peek of 3 great new AI features for Google Home devices and TVs, and one is straight out of a Black Mirror episode

By Amelia Schwanke Published 6 January 25

CES 2025 I got to try out Gemini's supercharged Google Assistant that's set to bring great new features to Google TV and smart home devices.

The next-generation of Google TV is on the way with an improved Gemini that’ll make smarter and better

By Jacob Krol, Amelia Schwanke Published 6 January 25

A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 3)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke Published 3 January 25

The world's biggest streamers have hit the ground running with some big releases right after New Year's Day.

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I can't wait to stream these 27 new movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max, and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke Published 1 January 25

Get ready for another packed year of new movies on the best streaming services.

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26 new TV shows I can't wait to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke Published 1 January 25

My guide to the 26 most highly-anticipated TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more in 2025.

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Inside Out 2 director has ‘lots of ideas for other lands and emotions in the mind’ for a third movie

By Amelia Schwanke Published 31 December 24

TechRadar speaks to the writer and director of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Kelsey Mann, about the potential for a third movie.

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‘My goal was to direct Empire Strikes Back’: Inside Out 2 director on making the most successful animated movie ever

By Amelia Schwanke Published 30 December 24

‘I always tell Pete, you’re like the George Lucas of the Inside Out world’

The TV posters for Doctor Who: Joy to the World, Squid Game season 2 and What if...? season 3 in a collage.

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (December 27)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke Published 27 December 24

Two new shows, one of which is the long awaited sequel to Netflix's biggest TV Original, lead our festive week recommendations.

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I just saw a sneak peek of Severance season 2 and Lumon's newest employees raise a lot of questions

By Amelia Schwanke Published 27 December 24

Can't wait for Severance season 2? Apple TV Plus just released the first eight-minutes of the new season.

The TV show posters for The Secret Lives of Animals, The Six Triple Eight and Virgin River season 6 in a collage.

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 20)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris Published 20 December 24

The penultimate streaming list of the year has arrived – here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Black Mirror star looks unrecognizable in new images for gritty Hulu show A Thousand Blows

By Amelia Schwanke Published 18 December 24

Disney releases new artwork for A Thousand Blows, and sets a February 2025 release date.

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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 13 December 24

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

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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 9 December 24

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

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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 9 December 24

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 6 December 24

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke Published 4 December 24

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 4 December 24

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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