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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The Instax Mini 13 was made for taking selfies — and my friends have never been happier with the instant memories I've captured

By Amelia Schwanke Published 12 September 26

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The Instax Mini 13 is Fujifilm's 2026 update to its entry-level instant camera series, offering a fresh look, useful self-timer feature, and a handy angle adjuster on the strap.

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

By Matt Bolton Last updated 4 September 26

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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TechRadar now has an app — here's what you need to know

By Amelia Schwanke Published 3 September 26

The TechRadar app is here, giving you a new way to stay up to date with the fast-paced world of technology.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and a Kindle Oasis

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit

By Hamish Hector Published 22 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Meta, Rockstar and more for August 22, 2026.

The Garmin Fenix 8 pro, Pixel 11, and Honor's Robot Phone.

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

By Hamish Hector Published 15 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

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9 of the best photos from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder's rad ollie

By Amelia Schwanke Published 13 August 26

Missed photographing the 2026 solar eclipse? Here are some of my favorite images from the celestial event.

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Why are home servers trending? I took the plunge in an attempt to demystify the quiet tech community of tinkerers that are choosing to build, upcycle and host it themselves

By Amelia Schwanke Published 31 July 26

Exclusive ‘Enough is enough’: Why home servers are trending in 2026

Apple TV cost: plans, current deals and price compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Lucy Buglass Last updated 9 July 26

Updated Here's everything you need to know about the cost of Apple TV.

All the ways you can get an Apple TV free trial

By Lucy Buglass Last updated 8 July 26

Updated You can still get an Apple TV free trial – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.

Does Paramount+ have a free trial? Here's how to sign up in the US, UK and Australia

By Amelia Schwanke Last updated 7 July 26

Updated Paramount+ has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a seven day free trial. Here's everything you need to know about how to get it.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it's your shiny new DJI drone thanks to these 35% off savings

By Amelia Schwanke Published 25 June 26

I've scoured Amazon for the best DJI drone deals this Prime Day — here are the savings still worth grabbing.

A woman sits behind an open suitcase packing for a holiday with the words 'Amazon Prime Day' next to her

From blocking out plane noise to keeping up with your LED light-therapy routine, I've handpicked 15 beauty tech deals for your next holiday

By Amelia Schwanke Published 25 June 26

From Nanoleaf's light-therapy wand to the Oura Ring 4, here are the beauty tech deals worth making room for in your suitcase.

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I tested the Oura Ring 5 and loved it — but I can’t bring myself to recommend it over this record low Ring 4 deal

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 26

After testing the Oura Ring 5, it is a worthwhile upgrade over its predecessor — but the Ring 4 at a record low price is the much better buy.

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Don't have Amazon Prime but want a vacuum or coffee machine deal? I've found the same savings at Argos — and some are actually cheaper

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 26

I found the same Prime Day vacuum and coffee machine deals at Argos — and some are actually cheaper.

Too many Kindle Prime Day deals to choose from? Take our quick quiz to find the right model for you

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 26

As usual, there's a mountain of Kindle deals to choose from this Prime Day — take our quiz to find the right model for you.

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Oura Ring 5 review: a luxury smart ring for discreet everyday wellness tracking that’s (almost) easy to forget you’re wearing

By Amelia Schwanke Published 24 June 26

From its new tiny frame to the various health tracking data it can catalog, there's a lot of standout positives in my Oura Ring 5 review — but also some red flags.

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Kids off school because of the heatwave? These Prime Day deals will keep them cool and entertained

By TechRadar Team, Amelia Schwanke Published 23 June 26

A number of school's across the UK are closing due to the heatwave — here are Prime Day deals to keep the kids cool and entertained.

The Instax Mini 12 next to the words 'amazon prime day'

The Instax Mini 12 is at a record-low price at Amazon right now — here's why I think it’s worth snapping up for the summer holidays

By Amelia Schwanke Published 22 June 26

I rate the Instax Mini 12 as one of the best instant cameras around — and it's just hit a record-low at Amazon.

Can't justify the price of Netflix? Prime Day is the best time to pick up a cheap streaming subscription — here are my top 3 recommendations

By Amelia Schwanke Published 22 June 26

Signed up to Amazon Prime recently? Great, because you can enjoy deals as low as $0.99 a month on 36 streaming bundles and subscriptions on Prime Video.

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Get two months of Dutton Ranch, Tulsa King and more for under $2 with this Paramount+ streaming deal

By Amelia Schwanke Published 22 June 26

Pick up Paramount+ for under $2 for two months with this limited-time streaming deal, and unlock Taylor Sheridan's TV universe for less.

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I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring

By Amelia Schwanke Published 17 June 26

Thinking of buying the Oura Ring 5? Ask our reviewer anything you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring before their review goes live.

We asked 1,500+ Apple fans what they wanted from WWDC 2026, and Tim Cook delivered — but excitement levels waned elsewhere

By Amelia Schwanke Published 10 June 26

Apple delivered almost exactly what users wanted at WWDC 2026, based on a combined poll with 1,500+ responses.

5 things to expect at WWDC 2026 — from Siri 2.0 to Tim Cook's Apple farewell

By Amelia Schwanke Published 4 June 26

Apple's next developer conference kicks off on June 8 — here are 5 announcements we're expecting Tim Cook to make in his final WWDC keynote.

A women holds up her hand to her face wearing the Oura Ring 5

Oura just unveiled ‘the world’s smallest smart ring’, the Oura Ring 5 — and members are going to love these 7 upgrades

By Amelia Schwanke Published 28 May 26

The Oura Ring 5 has launched with a whole host of improvements, including several new app features for all members.

A screengrab from 007 First Light showing a Bond character aiming down the sight of a barrel

007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces

By Amelia Schwanke Published 26 May 26

007 First Light is undeniably cinematic, perfectly immersing you in Ian Fleming’s Bond with a high-stakes linear narrative, sleek gadget mechanics and globe-trotting levels.

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