
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

Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch on Max? These three movies in the streamer's top 10 actually live up to the hype.

'Squid Game' season 3 LIVE — ending explained, who dies, surprise cameos, and what's next
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Join us for live reactions to "Squid Game" season 3 on Netflix, including an ending breakdown, major deaths, and what the future could hold.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 leak before Unpacked — and they’re super slim
By Alyse Stanley published
New renders of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7 leak, showing off Samsung's slimmest flagship foldable yet.

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

Paramount Plus offers a 1-month free trial — stream 'MobLand,' 'Yellowstone,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and more for free
By Alyse Stanley published
Paramount Plus is offering 30 days of free streaming with a limited-time promo code. Here's how to get this killer streaming deal.

It's official: 'House of David' season 2 will cost an extra fee on top of Prime Video
By Alyse Stanley published
Wonder Project is Prime Video's newest premium streaming channel, and the exclusive home of "House of David" season 2.

Apple is reportedly considering buying Perplexity AI in iPhone maker's biggest-ever acquisition
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Perplexity, putting it one step closer to its AI-powered search engine and smarter Siri

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.

iOS 26 has a huge battery life upgrade — here’s the iPhones that get it
By Alyse Stanley published
The new adaptive power mode added with the iOS 26 beta uses AI to trim your phone's battery usage, but it's limited to newer iPhones. Here's which ones can run it.

Windows parental controls are crashing Chrome — here's the workaround
By Alyse Stanley published
A bug related to Windows 11's Family Safety feature is causing widespread issues with Google Chrome. Here are some potential fixes to try.

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 high-octane action thriller, a riveting crime thriller, and a colorful animated adventure bursting with K-pop jams.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks stunningly slim in new leaked photo vs. Fold 6
By Alyse Stanley published
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy unit looks remarkably slim compared to its predecessor in our best look yet at Samsung's upcoming foldable phone.

I finally binged 'The Bear' to catch up before season 4 — and it's transformed how I watch TV
By Alyse Stanley published
I streamed all three seasons of "The Bear" before season 4, and it's given me a new appetite for binge-watching.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Max, Netflix, Disney Plus, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Final Destinations: Bloodlines,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'KPop Demon Hunters,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

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

Netflix unveils 'Sandman' season 2 trailer teasing Dream's return to Hell — here are 3 big things I noticed
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix reveals a new trailer for "The Sandman" season 2 with several hints at what's to come for eagle-eyed viewers.

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun's trippy post-apocalyptic romance just landed on Paramount Plus
By Alyse Stanley published
"Love Me," a trippy sci-fi romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, just arrived on Paramount Plus, and it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

This new on Netflix action thriller soars to No. 1 spot — and it lives up to its 94% Rotten Tomatoes audience score
By Alyse Stanley published
The latest No. 1 Netflix movie is 'Plane,' a gritty action thriller led by Gerard Butler that'll have you on the edge of your seat.

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 high-octane action thriller, a zany sci-fi romcom, and a heart-wrenching documentary.

5 classic summer blockbusters just landed on streaming — and they'll make you feel like a kid again
By Alyse Stanley published
5 classic summer blockbusters just landed on streaming. Here's where you can watch them to beat the heat this summer.

Why wait for Prime Day? Beats Solo 4 are my go-to headphones, and they just hit a record-low $99 at Amazon
By Alyse Stanley published
The Beats Solo 4 have been given a massive limited time discount at Amazon, bringing them down to their lowest ever price.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus, and more (June 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Snow White,' 'Echo Valley,' 'Deep Cover,' and more movie night hits just arrived on streaming

Max's new Steve Carell-led dark comedy is 'Succession' meets 'The Three Stooges' — and I've watched it twice
By Alyse Stanley published
'Mountainhead' is a satisfying skewer of ultra-rich tech bros, and it's streaming on Max now.
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