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 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.
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies in Netflix’s top 10, and one includes an underrated action-adventure flick with Chris Hemsworth.

Netflix is losing one of the scariest horror movies ever — and it's 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
'The Babadook' is leaving Netflix on January 25.

5 new to Max movies to stream now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the best movies to watch on Max in January, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend (Jan 18-19) on Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Back in Action,' 'A Real Pain,' 'Hereditary,' and more movie night hits just arrived on streaming.

'I trained by watching Tom Cruise': Adam Scott shares 'Severance' season 2 prep secrets
By Alyse Stanley published
Adam Scott channeled his inner Tom Cruise for the highly anticipated first episode of "Severance" season 2.

When is ‘Gladiator II’ coming to streaming? Here's everything we know
By Alyse Stanley, Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here's when "Gladiator II" is available to buy or rent digitally, or stream on Paramount Plus.

43 best movies on Disney Plus to watch now (March 2025)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've gone through Disney Plus to pull the very best of the best from the House of Mouse. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus.

'A Quiet Place 3,' follow-up to 'Day One' prequel, and everything we know so far
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'A Quiet Place 3' is still a mystery, but we unpack what details are known so far and what we can expect.

Netflix just added 'Hereditary,' one of the most unsettling horror movies I've ever seen
By Alyse Stanley published
Ari Aster's terrifying directorial debut has a new streaming home on Netflix.

'Deadpool & Wolverine': how to watch, trailers and everything you need to know
By Alyse Stanley last updated
"Deadpool & Wolverine" sees The Merc with the Mouth team with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine for his first MCU outing.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra render reveals biggest upgrades from S23 Ultra and S24 Ultra
By Alyse Stanley published
A new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak shows off the flagship's bigger display, new rounded design, and thinner bezels compared to past Ultra models.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, January 13 (#582)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #582 on January 13.

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 are the best of the best.

This ‘toaster charger’ at CES 2025 promises to juice your phone in seconds
By Alyse Stanley published
Swippitt has unveiled a seamless charging system that uses interchangeable battery packs to keep your phone topped up.

7 best new movies to stream on Max, Hulu, and more this weekend
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'American Star,' 'Flow,' 'Get Away,' and more movie night hits arrive on streaming.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, January 12 (#581)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #581 on January 12.

Stream 'Severance' free on Roku ahead of season 2 premiere — how to watch this Apple TV Plus sci-fi hit for free now
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple TV Plus is bringing Severance season one to The Roku Channel until January 19.

Nintendo Switch 2 tipster claims to know release date, pricing and launch games
By Alyse Stanley published
New Nintendo Switch 2 may have revealed the release date, pricing, and two launch games: Mario Kart 9 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Samsung Galaxy S25 leaker just tipped several camera upgrades before Unpacked event
By Alyse Stanley published
A new leak suggests the Galaxy S25 Ultra could get new AI-powered editing tools and seamless camera switching while taking video.

New macOS malware uses Apple's own code to quietly steal credentials and personal data — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley published
A new strain of Banshee macOS Stealer puts 100 million Apple users at risk of having their credentials stolen.

Eureka's new robot vacuum uses AI to better spot spills and untangle itself
By Alyse Stanley published
At CES 2025, Eureka announced its J15 Max Ultra robot vacuum that uses intelligent vision with AI to better detect spills and wet messes.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, January 6 (#575)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #575 on January 7.

Watch out, Dolby Atmos — Samsung and Google just unveiled 'Eclipsa Audio'
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Samsung and Google unveil Eclipsa Audio, a Dolby Atmos competitor that's coming to Samsung's lineup of 2025 TVs and soundbars as well as YouTube.
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