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
17 best Apple Black Friday deals now — AirPods Pro, MacBook Air, iPhone 15 and more
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
Check out the best Black Friday Apple deals we've found on iPhone 15, iPads, MacBooks and more.
The best Black Friday TV deal is here — LG C2 OLED is an incredible $700 off now
By Alyse Stanley published
Walmart has one of the best LG OLED TVs for a steal this Black Friday with $700 off the LG C2 OLED.
Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals — the 9 best deals on Switch bundles and games I'd buy right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Retailers are offering huge discounts on Nintendo Switch console bundles and games this Black Friday.
7 best movies to stream now on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
If you don't know what to watch this weekend, check out the latest DC movie-verse entry Blue Beetle, the new sci-fi buddy comedy Biosphere, and more great movies that just landed on streaming.
Sony announces The Last of Us Part II Remaster — here's everything you need to know
By Alyse Stanley published
The Last of Us Part II adds a new roguelike survival mode, $10 upgrade path if you have the game on PS4, lost levels and more.
Act fast! 15-inch MacBook Air M2 just crashed to $999 at Best Buy
By Alyse Stanley published
The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops on the market, and it's now marked down to just $999. Here's how to get it.
Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, winds up with an Android fake
By Alyse Stanley published
A U.K. buyer claims he got an Android phone running an iOS lookalike after ordering latest flagship from Apple.
Walmart Black Friday sales kick off with Crocs starting at just $9
By Alyse Stanley published
Walmart is offering discounts on a wide variety of Crocs styles for men, women and children, with prices starting at just $9.
Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know
By Alyse Stanley published
Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.
Get an Xbox Series X and 2 free games for just $489 in this killer Black Friday deal
By Alyse Stanley published
Get Diablo IV plus your choice of one free game including Starfield, Elden Ring, Jedi Survivor, and more.
Black Friday Apple deals — 9 best sales I'd shop right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are offering huge savings on all your favorite Apple products, including the latest AirPods, MacBooks and Apple Watches.
Nintendo Switch OLED just crashed to $299 ahead of Black Friday
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Monoprice is offering the upgraded Switch OLED for less than the full retail price of a standard Switch.
7 best movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this week? Check out David Fincher's latest thriller, Charlie Day in Fool's Paradise, and more movie night hits.
Lego Black Friday sale offers discounts on best-selling sets — 13 deals I’d buy now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Lego Black Friday deals have arrived — and now is the perfect time to pick up some of the most popular sets in the Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel ranges.
iOS 17.2 beta code reveals Apple may soon enable sideloading apps on iPhone
By Alyse Stanley published
A new report found evidence of Apple laying the framework for bringing third-party app stores to iPhones.
LG Black Friday TV sale — 7 deals I recommend based on our testing
By Nick Pino last updated
Can't wait until Black Friday to buy a new LG OLED TV? Here are the best LG TV deals going on right now.
Huge Best Buy Black Friday sale this weekend — here's the 21 deals I'd buy
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
There's a huge sale this weekend at Best Buy that includes OLED TVs, laptops and more. Check out the top deals I'd buy right now.
iOS 17.2 brings spatial video recording to iPhone 15 Pro — here’s what it’s like on Apple Vision Pro
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's special new shooting mode records videos in lifelike 3D for viewing in the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
Galaxy S24's biggest AI features could be stuck behind a paywall
By Alyse Stanley published
The latest rumor suggests Samsung could require a subscription fee to access all the fancy new AI features on its Galaxy S24 lineup.
Google's latest update fixes Android 14 issue that bricked some Pixel phones
By Alyse Stanley published
Google's November Android update patches an issue that caused some Pixel phones to get stuck in reboot loops.
Early Black Friday sale at Amazon — 15 deals to shop now
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
I've searched the web for the best early Black Friday sales — check out the 15 Amazon deals I'd buy right now.
I've been covering Black Friday sales for 15 years — here's all the best early deals
By Louis Ramirez last updated
I'm a professional deals editor and these are the best early Black Friday deals I've seen. Get an OLED TV for $549, free iPhone 15 Pro, and more.
Score Sony's WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds for $50 off with this early Black Friday deal
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon and Best Buy are offering huge savings on our favorite wireless earbuds ahead of Black Friday.