
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.
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

5 new to Max movies to stream now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the best movies to watch on Max in February, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Super Bowl commercials 2025 — live updates on all the ads and trailers to watch now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here are all the best (and worst) ads of Super Bowl 2025, which saw the Eagles win in a blowout 44-22 victory.

OnePlus Watch 3 looks to beat the Apple Watch with 5 days of battery life
By Alyse Stanley published
The OnePlus Watch 3 will launch on February 18 and feature a massive five-day battery life and rotating digital bezel.

Best horror movies on Netflix in April 2025
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Check out all the horrors and frights in our best horror movies on Netflix collection.

Super Bowl commercials 2025: Post Malone Oreos, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt team up, and more ads to watch right now
By Martin Shore last updated
Plenty of brands are already sharing or teasing their Super Bowl 2025 ads. Here are all the ads we've seen during today's big game.

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 in Netflix’s top 10, including a dark thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, February 9 (#609)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #609 on February 9.

OnePlus Open 2 teaser just revealed design that blows Galaxy Z Fold 6 — no more crease
By Alyse Stanley published
Oppo executive reveals the near crease-less display of the Oppo Find 5 and its western counterpart the OnePlus Open 2.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Peacock and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? ‘September 5,’ ‘We Live in Time,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

How to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order online
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've got two ways to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order — here's everything you need to see the best modern action franchise.

'Severance' season 3 is in development and (hopefully) won't take so long this time, director says
By Alyse Stanley published
"Severance" director Ben Stiller says production on season 3 is already underway and he hopes it won't take three years to make.

33 best Netflix action movies in February 2025
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Adventures galore await in the best Netflix action movies. Here's a wide-ranging gamut of the best blockbusters to stream.

Apple jacks up AppleCare Plus prices for all iPhone models — here's how much more you'll pay
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple is raising the monthly cost of its AppleCare Plus service by 50 cents for all iPhones, though you may be able to pay less upfront online.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend (Jan 25-26) on Netflix, Peacock, Paramount Plus, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Gladiator 2', 'The Wild Robot,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' and more great movies just landed on streaming.

Samsung Wallet is getting two big upgrades for Galaxy phones — including this Apple Wallet feature
By Alyse Stanley published
Samsung Wallet is set to get new Tap to Transfer and layaway features later this year that offer support for third-party digital wallets, something even Apple Wallet lacks.

Netflix announces yet another price hike — here's how much more you'll pay
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix announces price hikes across the board, with plans now ranging from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

With TikTok's fate in limbo, here are the 3 best CapCut alternatives
By Alyse Stanley last updated
With the fate of TikTok, CapCut, and other Bytedance-owned apps in limbo, here are some video editing tools to use in the meantime.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, January 20 (#589)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #589 on January 20.

Tubi just got one of the best spy thriller shows ever — Here's how to watch 'Killing Eve' for free
By Alyse Stanley published
The critically acclaimed spy thriller "Killing Eve" is free to stream on Tubi as of January 15.

2025 Oscar contenders you can watch right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Here's every major contender for the 2025 Oscars and where to stream them.

7 best shows like 'Severance' to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
With season 2 of 'Severance' finally arriving, here are other great shows to get your twisty sci-fi fix.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, January 19 (#588)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #588 on January 19.

Switch 2 accessories appear online, revealing new Mario Kart racing wheels
By Alyse Stanley published
Video game accessory maker Nacon has revealed its line of Switch 2 accessories, including new racing wheels designed for the console's revamped Joy-Cons.
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