
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

5 movies like 'Brick' but better
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix's latest mystery thriller is a dud, so watch these great movies instead.

3 best comedies on Netflix to watch right now — all with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix has plenty of hilarious comedies to watch while you're waiting for Happy Gilmore 2 to premiere next week. Here are the best Netflix comedies to watch now.

iPhone 17 Air battery leak looks like worst case scenario
By Alyse Stanley published
A new leak suggests the iPhone 17 Air will pack a sub-3,000mAh battery capacity, trailing behind the Galaxy S25 Edge.

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (July 19-20)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch? ‘How to Train Your Dragon,' 'M3GAN 2.0,' Netflix's latest psychological thriller 'Wall to Wall,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

How to watch the Star Wars movies in order — and the shows too
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's how to watch the Star Wars movies in order, both chronological and by release date

3 best mystery thriller movies on Netflix to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking to watch more mystery thrillers on Netflix? Add these mind-blowing movies to your watchlist now.

'M3GAN 2.0' arrives on streaming and don't listen to the haters — it's exactly what a summer blockbuster's supposed to be
By Alyse Stanley published
"M3GAN 2.0" landed on paid video-on-demand platforms on July 15, and while it flopped in theaters, I think this campy action flick is absolutely worth a watch.

Comic-Con 2025 schedule announced: 'Star Trek,' 'Alien: Earth' and George Lucas' first-ever appearance
By Alyse Stanley published
The Comic-Con 2025 schedule has been revealed. Here are all the biggest announcements and sneak peeks we expect.

75+ Best Prime Day deals still LIVE this week — Apple, TVs, apparel and more
By Louis Ramirez, Alyse Stanley last updated
Amazon's four-day shopping event is over, but I've vetted all of the leftover Prime Day deals still available — here are the ones I recommend.

All 26 seasons of 'South Park' pulled from Paramount Plus — here's where you can still stream it in the U.S.
By Alyse Stanley published
Paramount Plus has pulled all 26 seasons of "South Park" from international markets, but you can still catch Comedy Central's cult-classic animated series on Max in the U.S.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Honor Magic V5: Which foldable will win?
By Alyse Stanley published
On paper, Honor's foldable beats Samsung — but good luck buying one

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and more (July 13-14)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? ‘Madea’s Destination Wedding,' 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Opus,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

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

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These trending Netflix movies deserve a spot on your watchlist

Netflix will soon leave fan-favorite 'Barbie' movie without a streaming home — catch it before it's gone
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix fans have just days to watch Margot Robbie's Oscar-winning blockbuster before it's gone. Here's when "Barbie" is leaving Netflix.

5 best new to Hulu movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the five best movies recently added to Hulu in July 2025 that have 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

I reach for these budget headphones more than my Sony ones — and they're 30% off in this final Prime Day deal
By Alyse Stanley published
The JBL Tune 510BT are my favorite budget headphones for everyday use, and they're a steal right now for under $30 in this last-minute Prime Day deal.

Pixel 9 Pro drops to lowest-ever price in this killer Prime Day deal
By Alyse Stanley published
This Prime Day has seen Amazon slash the price of the Google Pixel 9 Pro across all the memory options, with the best deal coming for the 128GB version.

Netflix just got Guillermo del Toro’s sci-fi monster movie ‘Pacific Rim’ — and it’s my all-time favorite summer blockbuster
By Alyse Stanley published
'Pacific Rim' arrived on Netflix on July 1, and it's a must-watch for sci-fi and anime fans. Here's everything you need to know about Guillermo del Toro's monster-fighting epic.

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 highly anticipated superhero sequel, a stomach-churning documentary, and an earworm-filled animated adventure.

This mosquito vaporizing gadget takes pests down with LiDAR-guided lasers in up to 6-meter kill zone
By Alyse Stanley published
A crowdfunded mosquito-zapping gadget is going viral online, and it kills up to 30 mosquitoes a minute with lasers

33 best Prime Day deals under $25 now — Apple, Yeti, Skechers and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Early Prime Day sales are here! I've handpicked my favorite deals under $25.

'Mr. Robot' is now on Netflix — and this flawless techno-thriller has only gotten better with time
By Alyse Stanley published
All four seasons of USA Network's hit hacker thriller "Mr. Robot" arrived on Netflix on July 3. Here's why it's more relevant than ever.
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