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. 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.
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley
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7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'Hit Man,' 'Perfect Days,' 'Mean Girls,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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Hogwarts Legacy — here's everything new with the free summer update
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Avalanche Software's latest update for Hogwarts Legacy adds a ton of new content and long-requested features to the game.
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Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Max's top 10 list is always changing when new movies and shows are added to the platform, but we’ve chosen the 3 movies that are actually worth watching.
![Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in Hit Man on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sma6xAUgp5BXJs9VGn6FMK-320-80.jpg)
9 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus and more (June 7-9)
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Hit Man,' 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' and 'Perfect Match'
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PlayStation launches Summer Game Fest sale with PS5 deals from $5 — here’s my 15 top picks
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation Store just launched a new sale to celebrate Summer Game Fest 2024 with serious discounts on must-play PS5 games like Sea of Thieves, Persona 5 Royal and more.
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Android's Find My Device trackers could steal this killer AirTag feature
By Alyse Stanley published
New code suggests Google's working on bringing UWB and AR support to its Find My Device network.
![Melanie Lee in Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult documentary on Netflix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mzJDykrvzgbYqb9md3UYH-320-80.jpg)
Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,' 'Geek Girl,' and more hit shows on Netflix that are leading the streamer's top 10 most-watched list.
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Max goes for the cable vibe with new price increase — how much is too much?
By Alyse Stanley published
Effective immediately, Warner Brothers Discovery is bumping up the price of Max's ad-free tiers by $1 per month for new subscribers. Annual plans are also seeing price increases.
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Instagram is stealing the worst thing about YouTube — unskipable ads
By Alyse Stanley published
Instagram has begun testing a new "Ad break" feature that prevents users from scrolling past certain ads until they're finished playing.
![Godzilla stands among wrecked buildings and rubble after leveling a portion of Tokyo's Ginza district in Godzilla Minus One](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RMyVwRSiph286wowb2yAEg-320-80.jpg)
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The Netflix top 10 is a constantly rotating list of the most popular films on the service. Here are the best three to stream now.
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iOS 18 just tipped for Control Center makeover — here’s what’s new
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple reportedly plans to revamp its Control Center with iOS 18, adding a new music widget and improvements to its interface with smart appliances.
![From left to right: Shorty Hunt (Bruce Herbelin-Earle), Joe Rantz (Callum Turner), and Don Hume (Jack Mulhern) rowing in The Boys in the Boat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pVDiU8frutthr6rjuYH6wC-320-80.jpg)
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'The First Omen,' 'The Boys in the Boat,' 'Boy Kills World,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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Samsung's phasing out its Tizen smartwatches — and boosting trade-ins to $100 for Galaxy Watch 3 and older
By Alyse Stanley published
Samsung has outlined a timeline for phasing out its older Tizen-powered smartwatches, and it's boosting trade-ins to $100 in the meantime for those looking to upgrade their Galaxy Watch.
![Yōji Akitsu (Kuranosuke Sasaki) at the helm of the Shinsei Maru as Godzilla gains on the boat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LPGGdAaJCGz3576d7fUQV8-320-80.jpg)
'Godzilla Minus One' streaming date: Where to stream the Oscar-winning Godzilla movie
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's where to stream "Godzilla Minus One," an Oscar-winning movie that's impressing critics and audiences alike.
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Netflix's next reality TV game show is a battle royale contest with a $1 million jackpot
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix just announced a new upcoming reality TV show: 'Million Dollar Secret,' where 11 contestants are on the hunt for a 12th one who’s been awarded a $1 million prize.
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Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners — how to get your money back before Spotify bricks it
By Alyse Stanley published
Spotify is offering Car Thing owners refunds after abruptly announcing plans to discontinue support for the in-vehicle streaming device in December.
![Mae in The Acolyte](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcmDPSssgnk2StNNXKQBkJ-320-80.jpg)
New on Disney Plus in June 2024 — Star Wars 'The Acolyte,' 'Doctor Who' and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The latest Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' and new episodes of 'Doctor Who' season 14 lead Disney's roster of new shows and movies in June.
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Amazon's entire Fire TV Stick lineup is on sale — 7 deals I recommend from $19
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Amazon's Fire TV stick sale has models starting from just $19. Check out the 7 deals I'd recommend.
![(L to R) Blake Lively as Emily and Anna Kendrick as Stephanie enjoying martinis while on a couch in A Simple Favor, which is new on Amazon Prime this month.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G3oDKUS3vZQvjJGYTGXa3N-320-80.jpg)
One of the best crime thrillers you haven’t watched yet just crashed the Netflix top 10
By Alyse Stanley published
"A Simple Favor" has quickly climbed the ranks of the Netflix Top 10. Here's why you shouldn't miss this gripping crime mystery movie with lots of twists.
![The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra from multiple angles.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JRqkw4zdgHcuXztC7UqKYn-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra leak shows off a design that goes back to square one
By Alyse Stanley published
Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra show off an extra button and a new half-circle, half-square form factor.
![Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part Two](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7rsMqqbMEu4cmZttrgwUS8-320-80.jpg)
5 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Peacock and more (May 25-26)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch? 'Dune Part Two,' 'The Fall Guy,' 'Atlas' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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Google Gemini's YouTube Music extension brings the power of AI to your playlists
By Alyse Stanley published
Google has rolled out its AI-powered extension for YouTube Music, which lets users ask Gemini to play songs, artists, genres and more.
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Hurry! The iPad Air 2022 just hit an all-time price low at Amazon
By Alyse Stanley published
With its M1 chipset, the iPad Air is one of the best tablets out there. It just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon.