
Alyse Stanley
Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher, where she also wrote about indie games you shouldn’t miss, how to tackle your gaming backlog, and all things Nintendo. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk covering breaking tech news and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. A recent Chicago-area transplant born and raised in Virginia, Alyse is a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

iPhone users say Mail app is suddenly freezing with iOS 18.5 — here's a fix you can try
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple Mail has been glitching out for many users since iOS 18.5 went live. Here's some potential fixes.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These trending Netflix movies are actually worth the hype

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and more (June 7-8)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Sinners,' Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix film, 'The Accountant 2,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Paramount Plus renews 'Couples Therapy' for season 5 after 30% jump in viewership
By Alyse Stanley published
The critically acclaimed relationship docuseries "Couples Therapy" becomes Showtime's second-longest-running show with Season 5 announcement.

One of my favorite horror movies just landed on Netflix — and it’s already crashed the top 10
By Alyse Stanley published
'Barbarian' just arrived on Netflix this week, and it has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's why this horror thriller deserves a spot on your watchlist.

ChatGPT future just revealed — get ready for a ‘super assistant’
By Alyse Stanley published
A new internal document reveals OpenAI's plans to turn ChatGPT into our "interface to the internet."

I watched the first 6 minutes of ‘Wednesday’ season 2 — and it's gloriously unhinged
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix reveals the first six minutes of "Wednesday" season 2 in an exclusive sneak peek.

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 release dates — get ready for a three-part release and watch the new trailer
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix announced 'Stranger Things' season 5 will release in three parts starting this November.

All four iPhone 17 models just tipped for ‘metalens’ upgrade
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's iPhone 17 series is rumored to adopt metalens technology across all four phones, which could shrink the Dynamic Island significantly.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a gripping crime thriller, a heartwarming animated adventure, and an '80s-inspired slasher movie.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, and more (May 31-June 1)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? The latest 'Captain America,' 'Dog Man,' 'Bono: Stories of Surrender,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more (May 24-25)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Mickey 17,' 'The Last Robot,' 'The Last Showgirl' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Prime Video's latest No. 1 show is an addictive mystery thriller — and it's a must-watch for 'Gone Girl' fans
By Alyse Stanley published
Prime Video's new No. 1 show, "The Better Sister" stars Jessical Biel and Elizabeth Banks in a messy family drama with a criminal twis.

New on HBO Max in June 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to everything new show and movie on HBO and Max in June 2025.

'Harry Potter' HBO TV series finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione — meet the new golden trio
By Alyse Stanley published
Newcomers to star as Harry, Ron, and Hermione in HBO's highly anticipated reboot

5 best shows like 'The Wheel of Time' to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Find similar epic tales and high fantasy vibes with these five best shows like "The Wheel of Time."

X (Twitter) was down — what happened during major outage that stretched into weekend
By Scott Younker last updated
X suffered some sort of outage with a big spike in reports on Thursday and Saturday morning.

Prime Video cancels hit fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time' after its best season yet
By Alyse Stanley published
Prime Video won't renew its hit fantasy series The Wheel of Time for a fourth season due to declining viewership and rising costs.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a heartwarming comedy drama, an '80s-inspired slasher movie, and a must-watch true crime documentary.

5 best Prime Video movies to stream before they leave this month
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the five best movies to watch on Prime Video before they disappear from the streaming service this month.

The first 'The Bear' season 4 trailer just landed — and it's a countdown to chaos
By Alyse Stanley published
The first trailer for "The Bear" season 4, which premieres on Hulu on June 25, serves up plenty of chaos and cameos.

'Sesame Street' is saved with new Netflix streaming deal (but you can still watch on PBS)
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix inks deal to become Sesame Street's new streaming home, but episodes will still be available on PBS.

Prime Video's No. 1 show starring Kevin Bacon has been cancelled after one season
By Alyse Stanley published
The Kevin Bacon-led supernatural drama "The Bondsman" on Prime Video will not return for a second season.
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