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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6 cheap headphone deals from Sony, 1MORE, EarFun and more I'd buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

By Amelia Schwanke published

Six of our best-rated cheap headphones and wireless earbuds are selling for under $100/£100 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

The AirPods Pro 2 next to the words lowest price

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 crash to a record low price at Amazon's Big Spring Sale

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 on sale for a record-low price of $189.99.

Two iPhone's with the Spotify app open against a colorful background

I tried Spotify's new music video feature and it brings back the MTV golden era

By Amelia Schwanke published

Starting today, Spotify is testing a new premium subscriber feature that will let you watch music videos.

Evelyn performs some moves in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Millie Bobby Brown's new Netflix movie Damsel is a dud – watch these 3 great fantasy movies instead

By Amelia Schwanke published

Critics don't think Netflix's Damsel movie is worth saving – here are three better rated fantasy films to watch instead.

A model wear the new Meze Audio Liric 2nd Gen headphones

Meze Audio upgrades its high-end planar magnetic headphones with stunning striped ebony

By Amelia Schwanke published

Meze Audio has upgraded its planar magnetic Liric headphones with a new look, drivers and customizable ear pads.

The Google TV screen with Oscar nominee titles you can stream for free

Google TV is now streaming over 35 Oscar nominee movies for free – here’s the full list

By Amelia Schwanke published

Google TV is getting more than 35 Oscar nominated movies that you'll be able to stream for free ahead of the awards show this weekend.

Roku Pro series TV mounted to wall in living room

Your Roku TV and streaming stick will stop working unless you agree to controversial new terms

By Amelia Schwanke published

Roku TV and streaming stick owners are furious after it updates terms with a controversial new condition.

CMF by Nothing's new Neckband Pro being worn

CMF by Nothing’s new headphones are even more affordable than its first pair

By Amelia Schwanke published

CMF by Nothing has officially revealed two new affordable headphones with two completely different designs.

The SoundFun Mirai Mini speaker next to a TV

This new cheap TV speaker has a curved design to make speech clearer

By Amelia Schwanke published

SoundFun has shrunk its dialogue enhancing Mirai soundbar into a fun sized speaker that's much cheaper than the original model.

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How to check AirPods' battery level, and how to make them last longer

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

See whether your AirPods need a charge, and make it so it doesn't happen as often.

A person holds an iPhone with the Find My app open

How to find a lost AirPods case

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Here's how to track down your lost AirPods case easily and quickly using Apple's location tracking app, Find My.

The AirPods Pro 2 on top of ice

Are Apple AirPods waterproof?

By Amelia Schwanke published

Are Apple AirPods waterproof? No, but they do have varying levels of water resistance. Here, we’ll explain which AirPod models can withstand a splash and what to do if they do get wet.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

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Your Samsung TV is losing Google Assistant next month

By Amelia Schwanke published

Due to a change in Google's policy, Samsung TVs will no longer support Google Assistant starting March 1, 2024.

The Dali Phantom E-WR series speakers installed into an outdoor patio

Dali’s custom-install outdoor Phantom speakers are surprisingly affordable if you’re planning for summer

By Amelia Schwanke published

Looking to upgrade your patio’s audio system? Dali’s new Phantom E-WR series speakers are built to last in the outdoors.

The Marantz Cinema 30 in a home

Marantz takes the 8K Dolby Atmos at home fight to Denon with new Cinema 30 home theater receiver

By Amelia Schwanke published

Marantz has announced a new AV receiver with support for 8K and Dolby Atmos that could outdo Denon.

The BenQ x3100i projector mounted to the ceiling of a gamer's room

BenQ’s new trio of 4K gaming projectors with Dolby Atmos come with a free game

By Amelia Schwanke published

BenQ is offering anyone who purchases one of its three 4K gaming projectors the choice of a free game, but the offer ends soon.

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Starting today, you’ll have to pay extra to stream Prime Video without ads

By Amelia Schwanke published

Ads have officially arrived on Prime Video, which means that starting from today you'll have to pay more to get rid of them.

The Majority Knapwell on a bedside table

Majority’s new Knapwell bedside radio and speaker proves that 80s design is back, baby

By Amelia Schwanke published

With a retro design and seven-segment display, Majority's new Knapwell DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker is both nostalgic and useful.

The Fire TV menu on a Panasonic Z95A

Panasonic's OLED TVs are some of the world’s best looking, and now it's fixed their biggest flaw

By Amelia Schwanke published

Panasonic’s partnership with Amazon to bring the Fire TV platform to its 2024 range of OLED TVs hopefully solves its smart TV problem.

A man looks forlorn in the snow in the Netflix movie Society of the Snow

Society of the Snow is a hit on Netflix – here are 5 more true survival thrillers to watch next

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix's Society of the Snow has gripped audiences but it isn't the only true survival story streaming right now.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 true wireless earbuds in their case, held in a hand at a trade show

I tried Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 and they really are its best earbuds yet

By Amelia Schwanke published

The new flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds from Sennheiser are ready for the next-generation of audio tech that will finally deliver true lossless music.

The three colorways of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport

I saw Sennheiser's new Momentum Sport earbuds and they had my heart racing

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sennheiser showed off its all new Momentum Sport earbuds at CES 2024 and after watching them in action, I want their health tracking benefits for my next workout.

The Panasonic Z95A at CES 2024

I saw Panasonic's Z95A OLED TV and its super-bright MLA display blew me away

By Amelia Schwanke published

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Panasonic's flagship Z95A TV promises even better OLED brightness, gaming features and Fire TV compatibility.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro on a magenta background

Xiaomi’s new wireless earbuds bring high-end audio tech in a super-cool marble design

By Amelia Schwanke published

Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 5 Pro look like high-tech AirPods with a premium design of marble and leather, and are now globally available.

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