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 collage of Mark Scout in Severance season 2, Eleven in Stranger Things season 5, and Cassian Andor in Andor season 2

The 34 best shows of 2025: TechRadar's top TV picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published 27 December 25

2025 has been jam-packed with top-tier TV shows – here are TechRadar's favorite ones of the last 12 months.

Josh O'Connor's unnamed priest standing in a church behind Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 12)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass published 12 December 25

It's another bumper week of new movies – and the odd new TV show release – on the world's leading streamers.

Ron and Jay looking confused as they stand in a garden in Netflix's Jay Kelly movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 5)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 5 December 25

It's a top-heavy week of new movies for the first streaming recommendations round-up of December 2025.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 4 December 25

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?

Does Prime Video have a free trial?

By Lucy Buglass last updated 3 December 25

Updated Prime Video has a free trial just waiting for you to check it out – who's eligible, how to sign up, and more for you right here!

Amazon Prime Video subscription cost, is Prime Video still worth the money?

Prime Video cost: subscription plans, today’s best deals and price compared to Netflix, Apple TV and more

By Lucy Buglass last updated 3 December 25

Updated Is a Prime Video subscription worth the price? We compare the price of its plans to competitors, so you can make the best decision for your budget.

A woman looks scared as Nosferatu's silhouetted hand is shown on her face in Nosferatu (2024)

The 27 best Prime Video movies to stream in February 2026

By Lucy Buglass last updated 2 December 25

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

Damson Idris wearing earmuffs in the F1 movie

3 new Apple TV movies and shows to watch in December 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 December 25

From the streaming debut of a blockbuster hit to the cutest nature docuseries ever, here are the three new Apple TV movies and shows releasing in December 2025.

Apple TV’s rare Cyber Monday streaming deal is ending soon – don’t miss out!

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 December 25

The best Cyber Monday streaming deals are ending soon – here’s why this rare Apple TV discount is my top pick.

Eleven standing in a room with Hopper to her right holding a shotgun in Stranger Things season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more this weekend (November 28)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 28 November 25

Stranger Things season 5 leads this week's packed line-up of new movie and TV show releases.

Ed and Lorraine Warren looking into the camera in The Conjuring: Last Rites

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (November 21)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 21 November 25

Netflix has some big releases out this week, but its rivals also provide some healthy competition on the new movies and TV shows front.

Does Paramount+ have a free trial?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 20 November 25

Updated Paramount+ has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a seven day free trial.

Ryan Gosling in a spaceship for the movie Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary trailer confirms it's my most eagerly-awaited new sci-fi movie of 2026, but I wish it didn't ruin its biggest surprise

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 November 25

If you don’t want to spoil Project Hail Mary’s big reveal, then I suggest skipping the sci-fi movie’s latest trailer – here’s why.

Tess and Anna holding their hands to their faces and screaming in Freakier Friday

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 14)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 14 November 25

The weekend has arrived, and these are the new movies and shows you'll want to watch before Monday rolls around.

Kristen Wig holds her arms above her while dancing with other performers in Palm Royale season 2

Apple TV’s most underrated mystery drama is back with a glitzy first episode that pays homage to ’60s Hollywood icons

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 November 25

Exclusive Palm Royale creator, Abe Sylvia, reveals how two 60s stars inspired the mystery series’ dazzling season 2 opener.

Paramount+ is making big changes in 2026 – and it’s not all good news for subscribers

By Amelia Schwanke published 11 November 25

Paramount+ warns subscribers of a 2026 price hike as it invests $1.5 billion in new content.

Kristen Wig wears a yellow hat while sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce in Palm Royale season 2

Palm Royale stars call the series ‘Hitchcock meets Bewitched’ ahead of suspenseful season 2 premiere

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 November 25

Exclusive Palm Royale cast reveal why the show is like "if Big Little Lies and Bridesmaids had a baby" and what season 2 has in store.

The Fantastic Four standing on a New York street by the Fantasti-Car in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published 7 November 25

From the final Marvel movie of 2025 to Vince Gilligan's big-budget new TV show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Apple TV’s new logo could be hiding a big clue about its movie strategy, and I think I know what it’s hinting at

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 November 25

Apple TV’s movie strategy could be evolving, if its new logo is anything to go by.

Rumi, Zoey, and Mira cheer as they sit at a table full of food in Kpop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters 2 is quietly confirmed for a distant release, but Netflix could already have its eyes on more projects to tide fans over

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 November 25

Kpop Demon Hunters 2 looks to be on the way, but early reports suggest a distant Netflix release date.

Rhea Seehorn looks suspiciously from behind a chart in Pluribus

6 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in November 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 31 October 25

Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released throughout November 2025 that you need to know about.

Zora holding a rifle and looking up as she stands in some tall grass in Jurassic World: Rebirth

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 31)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published 31 October 25

Jurassic World: Rebirth, The Witcher season 4, and plenty of other new movies and shows are out in time for the weekend.

James Callis looks confused while standing in a room filled with computers in Slow Horses season 5 episode 5

James Callis teases Claude’s uncertain future in Slow Horses season 6: ‘The jury’s out’

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 October 25

Exclusive James Callis teases Claude Whelan’s future in Slow Horses, saying "the show isn’t necessarily the books".

James Callis wears a suit and holds a cup of coffee while standing in front of two windows in Slow Horses season 5 episode 6

‘You think you’re okay – then comes the shock’: James Callis on Claude’s dramatic ending in Slow Horses season 5

By Amelia Schwanke published 29 October 25

Exclusive Slow Horses season 5 finale leaves Claude Whelan facing the fallout of his own 'stiff upper lip', but James Callis says that’s part of the 'Englishness of it all.'

Netflix’s Crash Bandicoot show could be Naughty Dog’s next big adaptation – if it doesn’t get canceled again

By Amelia Schwanke published 28 October 25

A Netflix Crash Bandicoot animation could be the next Naughty Dog game to be adapted – I just hope it doesn’t get canceled like the last attempt.

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