
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

Loved 'One Battle After Another'? Stream Leonardo DiCaprio's 3 best dramas now on Paramount+
By Alyse Stanley published
Three classic Leonardo DiCaprio movies just arrived on Paramount+ in the wake of "One Battle After Another's" Best Picture win.

Roku is adding a classic cable TV feature to its free streaming channels
By Alyse Stanley published
Roku just upgraded its Live TV experience with a 'last channel' button that's a convenient throwback to the days of cable tv.

Finished 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'? These 3 dark thriller shows on Netflix nail that same sense of dread
By Alyse Stanley published
After the credits roll on 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' make the most of your Netflix subscription with these best dark thriller shows.

Meta is finally building Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription lenses
By Alyse Stanley published
Meta is finally building Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription lenses, with a launch potentially as soon as next week.

Score up to 40% off Anker with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Rare deals on Soundcore, MagSafe chargers, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
The Amazon Big Spring sale is in full swing this weekend, and our favorite Anker power banks, headphones, and chargers are on sale starting at $15.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 28-29)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, an animated crime caper, and Cillian Murphy's latest hit.

Tired of generic rom-coms? You need to watch these 3 modern romance movies on Paramount+ this weekend
By Alyse Stanley published
Tired of generic rom-coms? Paramount+ just got 3 modern romance movies that you need to add to your watchlist this weekend.

Finished 'One Piece' season 2? Chart your course for these 3 essential Netflix anime adaptations to watch next
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch after One Piece season 2? Here are the best anime adaptations Netflix has to offer.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, Bob Odenkirk's return as an action hero, and an earworm-filled animated pop adventure.

I’ve waited 15 years for this: Spotify is finally fixing this major mobile playlist headache
By Alyse Stanley published
A new teardown revealed Spotify could soon bring playlist management options, previously a feature exclusive to desktop, over to mobile.

Oscars 2026 live — all the winners, speeches and big moments at the 98th Academy Awards
By Kelly Woo, Rory Mellon last updated
All the stars are out for the Oscars 2026, and we’re bringing you the latest live updates ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. Who will take home Best Picture? Let’s find out.

Spotify just handed you the keys to your taste profile — here's how to change it
By Alyse Stanley published
Spotify just rolled out a new Taste Profile feature that lets you customize exactly what you want to listen to. Here's how to change your recommendation preferences.

Before you catch 'Project Hail Mary' in theaters, you need to stream these 3 sci-fi movies on Netflix
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're planning on seeing "Project Hail Mary" this week, binge these three must-watch movies on Netflix first.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, one of Russell Crowe's best movies, and an earworm-filled animated pop adventure.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Starz, and more (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? The latest "Now You See Me," "Zootopia 2," "Bodycam," and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Pokémon Pokopia is the cozy game I've been looking for — and it's worth buying a Switch 2 to play
By Alyse Stanley published
Editor's ChoicePokémon Pokopia is a charming open-world sandbox that’s worth upgrading to a Nintendo Switch 2 just to play.

Hopepunk hits: 3 movies to watch like 2026 Oscar favorite 'Bugonia' on Peacock
By Alyse Stanley published
Love Yorgos Lanthimos? Stream these 3 surrealist hits like "Bugonia" on Peacock right now.

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this weekend
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? Prime Video has tons of thrillers worth adding to your watchlist.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 7-8)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a thriller led by the star of "Reacher," a nostalgia-fueled action flick, and Netflix's most-watched hit of all time.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more (March 7-8)
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Hamnet,' 'War Machine,' 'It Was Just an Accident,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

3 best Apple TV shows to stream when you're snowed in
By Alyse Stanley published
Snowed in? These are the three best Apple TV shows to watch after a record blizzard dumped over two feet on snow in areas of the northeast.

Apple's rumored new MacBook sounds like a nightmare for budget Windows laptops — here's why
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's rumored to debut a new, cheaper MacBook at its Apple Event on March 4, which could convince budget Windows and Chromebook users to switch.

3 underrated Netflix shows that are perfect to stream when you’re snowed in
By Alyse Stanley published
Snowed in this weekend? Don't miss these overlooked Netflix shows that are easy to lose yourself in.

Stop paying for streaming subscriptions: The 3 best free movies to watch on Roku this weekend (Feb. 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Don't miss all the new free movies you can watch this weekend on The Roku Channel.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (Feb. 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including Tyler Perry's latest crowd-pleasing family comedy, an earworm-filled animated adventure, and an intense survival thriller.
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