
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

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, April 27 (#686)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #687 on April 27.

Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here’s what’s new
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple CarPlay just go three new upgrades with iOS 18.4 that streamline your driving experience.

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 heartfelt romcom, a chilling psychological thriller, and a Tom Hardy-led action movie.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Max, Prime Video, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Gladiator 2,' 'Babygirl,' 'Havoc,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

How to watch DC movies in order
By Alyse Stanley last updated
No need to move faster than a speeding bullet to watch the DC movie in order. It's easy to find all the adventures these days.

Reddit was down — what happened during major outage
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Reddit briefly went dark on Monday morning. Here's everything that happened while the popular social media platform went down.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, April 21 (#680)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #680 on April 21.

Amazon's reportedly ditching Android OS on its Fire TVs later this year
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon's reportedly ditching Android OS on its Fire TVs later this year

Nintendo Switch 2 — GameStop reveals trade-in prices for your original Switch
By Alyse Stanley published
GameStop is offering up to a $175 credit when you trade in your old Switch console for a Switch 2.

Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
The Netflix top 10 shows list is stacked with top shows to stream, including the return of sci-fi anthology series, "Black Mirror".

Massive Lowe’s weekend sale live — 23 top deals on mulch, grills, appliances and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Lowe's spring sale is discounting hundreds of outdoor items. Check out the deals I recommend shopping now.

Massive Best Buy weekend sale is live from $7 — here's 35 deals I'd shop on Apple, Lego, OLED TVs and more
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
Best Buy's Spring Sale ends this weekend, so it's your last chance to save on TVs, appliances, Apple gear and more. Check out the deals I recommend buying.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, April 20 (#679)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #679 on April 20.

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 heartfelt romantic drama, an overlooked Angelina Jolie-led romcom, and one of the best buddy comedies in years.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Captain America: Brave New World,' 'Companion,' 'The Room Next Door,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

Star Wars Outlaws gets a Switch 2 release date plus a free playable demo
By Alyse Stanley published
Star Wars Outlaws is coming to the Switch 2 in September plus there's new DLC in the works and a free playable demo you can try now.

This $19 travel gadget was such a lifesaver during my vacation, my friends tried to steal it
By Alyse Stanley published
Charmcast's 10,000mAh charger can top off up to six devices at once, and it's my new must-have travel gadget.

Huge Amazon sale live from $6 — here's 35 deals I'd buy on Adidas, Carhartt, LG OLED TVs, iPads and more
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
Don't miss out on my favorite Amazon deals on everything from OLED TVs to apparel.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, April 14 (#673)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #673 on April 14.

Apple to reportedly overhaul iPadOS 19 to make it 'more like macOS' — what we know
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple to overhaul iPadOS 19 to make it 'more like macOS,' Apple insider reports

Max top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch on Max? These three shows in the streamer's top 10 deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Huge Best Buy weekend sale live from $14 — 33 deals I’m shopping on TVs, Switch games, iPads and more
By Olivia Halevy last updated
Best Buy's weekend sale is officially live. I've handpicked the best deals on TVs, laptops, headphones and more.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, April 13 (#672)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #672 on April 13.
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