Articles by Alyse Stanley, News Editor

Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment.

Prior to joining Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher, where she wrote about indie games you shouldn’t miss, how to tackle an intimidatingly long gaming backlog, and all things Nintendo. She also previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk, where she covered breaking tech news — everything from the latest spec rumors and gadget launches to social media policy and cybersecurity threats. She has also written game reviews and features as a freelance reporter 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 miniature painting. After moving to the midwest, she fell hard into Warhammer 40k and gets a kick out of building ridiculously pink, e-girl-themed armies. She also spends a lot of time playing video games (in case that wasn’t already clear), sinking an embarrassing amount of hours into roguelikes, tactics games, and farming sims. When she does occasionally touch grass, she enjoys exploring nature trails with her dog Pixel and thrifting.

Articles by: Alyse Stanley

How to edit WhatsApp messages on iOS and Android

By Alyse Stanley published 6 June 23

WhatsApp now lets you edit a message after it's sent, just like on Signal, Telegram and other popular messaging platforms. Here's how.

An iPad showing several apps on a homescreen, with a finger poised to select one

iPadOS 17 — New lockscreen, interactive widgets, edit PDFs, and more

By Alyse Stanley, John Velasco last updated 5 June 23

Here's everything lined up for iPadOS 17, including all the newest features, release date, and compatible devices.

[L-R] MELISSA MCCARTHY, WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, ELLIE KEMPER, KRISTEN WIIG, MAYA RUDOLPH, ROSE BYRNE in Bridesmaids

7 best movies to watch before they leave Hulu and Netflix in June 2023

By Alyse Stanley published 30 May 23

Our top picks for last-chance movies to watch before they stop streaming on Netflix and Hulu.

Renderings of the Meta Quest 3 based on leaked CAD images

Meta Quest 3 first hands-on shows new headset is going all in on mixed reality

By Alyse Stanley last updated 30 May 23

The Quest 3 is tipped to feature a smaller form factor, revamped design, and more lifelike passthrough video.

iPhone 15 Pro Max mockup with thin bezels

iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to use current-gen main camera and display tech

By Alyse Stanley published 27 May 23

New leak suggests Apple's upcoming smartphone will be more like the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max than we thought.

Lord of the Rings: Gollum is so bad, the developers are apologizing

By Alyse Stanley published 26 May 23

Daedalic Entertainment has apologized for the game's quality and promised to continue working to address bugs.

7 best pet-safe indoor house plants

By Alyse Stanley published 25 May 23

If you have cats or dogs, you need to be cautious about what plants can be in your house. These are the best pet-safe indoor house plants to have on hand.

Link swings at an enemy using a sword Fused with a rock in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

How to unfuse weapons in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Alyse Stanley published 24 May 23

To remove a fused item from your weapon without destroying it, head to Tarrey Town.

The Backbone One PlayStation Edition finally comes to Android

By Alyse Stanley published 23 May 23

The PlayStation-branded Backbone One mobile game controller arrives on Android after launching for iOS users last year.

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra could come to the U.S. under a different name

By Alyse Stanley published 23 May 23

Leaked promotional materials show the rumored premium model will only go by Razr 40 Ultra in global markets. In the U.S., Motorola may opt to call its new foldable phone the Razr Plus.

iOS 16.5 renders popular iPhone and iPad adapter useless

By Alyse Stanley published 21 May 23

The latest Apple update breaks compatibility for the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter on iPhones and iPads.

Kojima's surreal sci-fi adventure Death Stranding is free on Epic Games Store

By Alyse Stanley published 20 May 23

Claim your free PC copy of Death Stranding from the Epic Game Store before it's gone on May 25.

Link sits atop a horse that's rearing up and looks back at the camera in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

3 things I wish I knew before starting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Alyse Stanley published 20 May 23

The Breath of the Wild sequel is here. Here's what to know before diving in.

Apple AR/VR headset reportedly has terrible battery life

By Alyse Stanley published 24 April 23

Apple's long-rumored headset is tipped to have an external battery that only lasts two hours before needing to recharge.

Patio furniture surrounding a lit firepit in a backyard

5 top tips for getting your fire pit ready this spring

By Alyse Stanley published 24 April 23

We can tell you how to best clean and inspect your fire pit before breaking it out for your next backyard bash.

Jess Valenzuela (Lisette Olivera) and Peter Sadusky (Harvey Keitel) stand facing each other in mid-conversation in National Treasure: Edge of History.

National Treasure: Edge of History canceled on Disney Plus after one season

By Alyse Stanley published 23 April 23

Disney will not renew its follow-up to the National Treasure film franchise for a second season.

Nintendo Switch OLED held between two hands with one of the JoyCons being slid off

PS5 Pro and new Nintendo Switch tipped to share launch window

By Alyse Stanley published 23 April 23

The latest rumor claims both gamemakers are aiming for their latest consoles to hit store shelves around the same time.

Image of the Apple App Store icon on an iPhone screen

iOS 17 biggest changes just tipped — and there’s bad news

By Alyse Stanley published 22 April 23

The update is rumored to bring sideloading apps to iPhones as a Europe-only feature.

Whoops, Apple may have leaked three new Mac models

By Alyse Stanley published 22 April 23

Identifiers for unreleased Mac models have been spotted on the backend of Apple's Find My network.

Apple Watch Series 9 leak shows off huge redesign for homescreen

By Alyse Stanley published 21 April 23

Apple's watchOS 10 update tipped to revamp homescreen with folders to organize apps.

(L to R) Stitch, Lilo and Nani surfing in Lilo and Stitch

Lilo and Stitch live-action remake: Everything we know so far

By Alyse Stanley published 20 April 23

Release window, casting, and other rumors about the upcoming live-action Lilo and Stitch.

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10 things we just learned about the Apple Reality Pro headset

By Alyse Stanley published 18 April 23

Apple's long-rumored VR/AR headset tipped to launch with iPad app integration along with gaming, sports viewing and collaboration tools.

Get God of War, The Last of Us and more top PS4 games for free before this PlayStation Plus perk ends

By Alyse Stanley published 18 April 23

Sony will remove its PlayStation Plus Collection in May, but the games will remain available to play so long as you're a subscriber.

Close-up high-angle view of unrecognizable young woman gently combing pretty white small Spitz pet dog, sitting on floor at home

7 tips for staying on top of pet hair

By Alyse Stanley published 18 April 23

Latex gloves, microfiber drymopping, and other pet hair removal tips to keep your home clean.

Apple Card shown in the Apple Wallet app

Apple just launched Apple Card savings accounts — what you need to know

By Alyse Stanley published 17 April 23

Now iPhone users can open a high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs straight from the Wallet app and grow their Daily Cash balance with interest earned.