
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

Netflix's new 'Devil May Cry' series is a zany Y2K thrill ride — and it's perfect if you miss peak MCU
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix's latest video game adaptation 'Devil May Cry' is a zany Y2K thrill ride that absolutely deserves a spot on your watchlist.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17,' 'G20,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

I just binged all of Yellowjackets before the season 3 finale — and now it's one of my favorite shows ever
By Alyse Stanley published
After binging all three seasons of "Yellowjackets" in two weeks, the Paramount Plus hit has become one of my favorite TV shows of all time.

5 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Several critically acclaimed movies just landed on Prime Video, like Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Silence of the Lambs, and more.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, April 7 (#666)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #666 on April 7.

iOS 18.4 just gave Control Center these 3 handy upgrades
By Alyse Stanley published
Ambient Music, expanded Visual Intelligence, and new Siri controls that iOS 18.4 adds to make your Control Center handier than ever.

Get a free Xbox game with your Amazon Prime subscription — here's how to claim yours before it's gone
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon Prime subscribers can claim a free copy of Minecraft Legends along with dozens of other games as part of Prime Gaming's perks for April.

Epic Amazon weekend sale is live from $6 — here's 31 deals I'd shop right now
By Olivia Halevy last updated
Amazon is hosting a huge weekend sale with deals starting at $6. Here are my 25 favorite deals on TVs, appliances, apparel and more.

5 best true crime docuseries on Netflix to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
From 'American Murder' to 'Worst Ex Ever,' these are the best true crime docuseries to watch now on Netflix.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, April 6 (#665)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #665 on April 6.

iPhone 17 Pro Max could cost $2,300 due to Trump tariffs
By Alyse Stanley published
Your favorite iPhone could soon get much pricier as Trump tariffs drive costs of producing consumer goods up.

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 hit buddy comedy, an epic prehistoric adventure, and a Gerard Butler-led action movie.

Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Paddington in Peru,' 'Banger,' 'Y2K,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
By Alyse Stanley published
'Paddington in Peru,' 'Banger,' 'Y2K,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

5 new to Max movies to stream now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the best new to Max movies to stream in April 2025, all of which have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hurry! WD Black’s 1TB Xbox Series Expansion Card just hit its lowest price of 2025 so far
By Alyse Stanley published
Xbox Expansion Cards are finally hitting reasonable prices, with 1TB costing just $111 on Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: biggest upgrades
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The S25 Ultra is here, but the real question is how it stands up to its predecessor.

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 thriller, and a Gerard Butler-led action movie.

16 new shows and movies to stream in April 2025: 'The Last of Us,' 'Andor' and more
By Kelly Woo published
'The Studio,' 'Holland' and 'Bosch: Legacy' lead my weekend watch list

Nintendo Switch 2 — everything you need to know before Wednesday's Nintendo Direct launch
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker, Alyse Stanley last updated
The Switch 2 is right around the corner and we're so ready to play games on it.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, March 31 (#659)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #659 on March 31.

Invincible season 4 — get ready for the baddest villain ever
By Alyse Stanley published
"Invincible" season 4 will introduce Thragg, Invincible's biggest foe yet.

Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best shows to watch in the Prime Video top 10, including the final season of "Bosch: Legacy"

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, March 30 (#658)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #658 on March 30.
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