
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 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.

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

'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.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch? 'Sinners,' 'The Old Guard 2,' 'Heads of State,' and more movie night hits just arrived on streaming

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 'Hidden Figures,' 'A Fish Called Wanda,' and 'How to Train Your Dragon 2.'

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock and more (June 28-29)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise,' 'Nosferatu,' 'A Working Man,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

'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

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.
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