
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

I’ve waited 15 years for this: Spotify is finally fixing this major mobile playlist headache
By Alyse Stanley published
A new teardown revealed Spotify could soon bring playlist management options, previously a feature exclusive to desktop, over to mobile.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Tuesday, March 17 #1,010
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,010 on March 17.

NYT Pips today hints and answers: March 17
By Scott Younker last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

Oscars 2026 live — all the winners, speeches and big moments at the 98th Academy Awards
By Kelly Woo, Rory Mellon last updated
All the stars are out for the Oscars 2026, and we’re bringing you the latest live updates ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. Who will take home Best Picture? Let’s find out.

Spotify just handed you the keys to your taste profile — here's how to change it
By Alyse Stanley published
Spotify just rolled out a new Taste Profile feature that lets you customize exactly what you want to listen to. Here's how to change your recommendation preferences.

Before you catch 'Project Hail Mary' in theaters, you need to stream these 3 sci-fi movies on Netflix
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're planning on seeing "Project Hail Mary" this week, binge these three must-watch movies on Netflix first.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, one of Russell Crowe's best movies, and an earworm-filled animated pop adventure.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Starz, and more (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? The latest "Now You See Me," "Zootopia 2," "Bodycam," and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Pokémon Pokopia is the cozy game I've been looking for — and it's worth buying a Switch 2 to play
By Alyse Stanley published
Editor's ChoicePokémon Pokopia is a charming open-world sandbox that’s worth upgrading to a Nintendo Switch 2 just to play.

Hopepunk hits: 3 movies to watch like 2026 Oscar favorite 'Bugonia' on Peacock
By Alyse Stanley published
Love Yorgos Lanthimos? Stream these 3 surrealist hits like "Bugonia" on Peacock right now.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this weekend
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? Prime Video has tons of thrillers worth adding to your watchlist.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 7-8)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a thriller led by the star of "Reacher," a nostalgia-fueled action flick, and Netflix's most-watched hit of all time.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more (March 7-8)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Hamnet,' 'War Machine,' 'It Was Just an Accident,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

3 best Apple TV shows to stream when you're snowed in
By Alyse Stanley published
Snowed in? These are the three best Apple TV shows to watch after a record blizzard dumped over two feet on snow in areas of the northeast.

Apple's rumored new MacBook sounds like a nightmare for budget Windows laptops — here's why
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's rumored to debut a new, cheaper MacBook at its Apple Event on March 4, which could convince budget Windows and Chromebook users to switch.

3 underrated Netflix shows that are perfect to stream when you’re snowed in
By Alyse Stanley published
Snowed in this weekend? Don't miss these overlooked Netflix shows that are easy to lose yourself in.

Stop paying for streaming subscriptions: The 3 best free movies to watch on Roku this weekend (Feb. 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Don't miss all the new free movies you can watch this weekend on The Roku Channel.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (Feb. 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including Tyler Perry's latest crowd-pleasing family comedy, an earworm-filled animated adventure, and an intense survival thriller.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and more (Feb. 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' 'The Astronaut,' 'Rental Family,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Roku just got several new free channels — here's what you can watch now
By Alyse Stanley published
Roku just added several new free channels, bringing its total count to over 350.

The 3 new movies on Paramount+ everyone will be talking about tomorrow
By Alyse Stanley published
Paramount Plus added over 100 new movies in February. These are the 3 new movies you absolutely shouldn't miss.

I found 15 Presidents’ Day Deals that are Black Friday cheap
By Alyse Stanley published
President's Day deals are here, and you can snag the best laptops, TVs, and Apple products for better than Black Friday prices right now.

I review streaming services for a living: YouTube TV for just $59 is the Presidents’ Day deal to beat
By Alyse Stanley last updated
There are precious few President's Day streaming deals, but this discount on YouTube TV is the one worth buying.
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