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

Robby and Samira looking at a monitor off-camera as they fight to save someone's life in The Pitt season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 9)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine published 9 January 26

From the return of hit shows to this year's Golden Globes ceremony, here's what you won't want to miss this weekend.

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The 33 most exciting new movies of 2026: TechRadar's top picks that are coming to the big screen, Netflix, and more

By Tom Power published 4 January 26

2026 looks like it's going to be another great year of new movies – here are our top choices for the weeks and months to come.

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The 30 most exciting new shows of 2026: TechRadar's top TV picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published 3 January 26

There'll be lots of great new TV shows this year – here are our top choices for early 2026, plus some to look out for in the months ahead.

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The 35 best movies of 2025: TechRadar's favorite films on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published 28 December 25

It's been another year of top-tier movies, and TechRadar's experts have rounded up their favorites of the last 12 months.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Jackson Lamb taking a phone call as he eats a meal in Slow Horses season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (September 26)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke published 26 September 25

It's a big week for TV show releases, but there are a couple of new movies worth watching, too.

Superman being helped up by a pedestrian in 2025's Superman movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 19)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 19 September 25

From Superman to Gen V's sophomore season, here's what you need to watch this weekend.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published 23 August 25

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

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

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine published 15 August 25

From sci-fi horror and gritty thrillers, to adult-oriented and child-friendly animated offerings, there's lots to watch at home this weekend.

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector published 28 June 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

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After testing the stylish new Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, I've been won over by the charm of hybrid instant cameras

By Amelia Schwanke published 20 June 25

Recommended

Fujifilm's new Instax Wide Evo has the widest lens of any Instax yet, letting you take bigger group selfies or landscape pictures.

Luke and Greta standing in a room close to each other in Fubar season 2 on Netflix

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (June 13)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 13 June 25

There are lots of new movies – and the odd TV show – to stream at home this weekend.

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The best Paramount+ shows: 26 terrific series to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated 10 June 25

Updated These are the best Paramount+ shows to watch right now on one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

Cassian raising a wry smile as he checks into a hotel on Ghorman in Andor season 2

The 38 best Disney+ shows to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated 27 May 25

Updated These are the best Disney+ shows to watch right now, including Star Wars: Andor.

The 30 best Disney+ movies to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated 27 May 25

Updated Our best Disney+ movies guide is packed with new genre fare and unmissable classics.

Wednesday crosses her arms in front of an eerie staircase in Wednesday season 2

Wednesday season 2: everything we know about the wildly popular Netflix show's sophomore chapter

By Grace Dean last updated 16 May 25

Updated Here's everything we know about Wednesday season 2 ahead of its eventual Netflix release.

Best Netflix shows: 58 great TV series to watch in May 2025

By Tom Power last updated 12 May 25

Updated TechRadar delivers its round-up of the best Netflix shows, including Adolescence, Apple Cider Vinegar and Virgin River.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 2)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 2 May 25

From Blake Lively's new movie to a couple of intriguing Netflix shows, here's what you'll want to stream this weekend.

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