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

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, October 14 (#491)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #490 on October 13.

Massive Pokémon leak reveals new Switch 2 details
By Alyse Stanley published
Codenames for the Switch 2 and unannounced GameFreak projects surface online following massive data breach.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Max and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' 'Lonely Planet,' and 'The Last of the Sea Women."

New iPhone SE 4 case leak hints at major design upgrade
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's next-gen budget phone could add on a new camera.

Netflix's new 'Ranma 1/2' reboot brings back this beloved gender-swapping classic anime
By Alyse Stanley published
The new 'Ranma 1/2' revival is just as goofy and charming as the original, and you can watch it now on Netflix.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, October 13 (#490)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #490 on October 13.

iPhone 17 line just tipped for major design upgrade
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's next iPhone could use new tech to improve the smartphone's battery.

Billions of Gmail users at risk from sophisticated new AI hack — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley published
Hackers are spoofing Google email and phone numbers to steal your Gmail credentials

Hulu just got one of the best dark thriller movies you haven’t watched yet — and it’s 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Director Zack Cregger's "Barbarian" landed on Hulu on October 1, and you need to add this chilling horror thriller to your watchlist.

5 new to Hulu movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Several highly-rated movies recently landed on Hulu, like the haunting horror thriller "Barbarian" and the dark dramedy "Birdman" starring Michael Keaton.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G just announced — and it could be the cheap Android phone of the year
By Alyse Stanley published
An official listing for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G reveals what upgrades to expect with Samsung's latest budget phone, including a bigger screen and six years of updates.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, October 7 (#484)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #484? Here are some hints and the answers.

Apple insider reveals when iOS 18.1 will bring Apple intelligence features to iPhones
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple's iOS 18.1 update will go live on October 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, bringing with it the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhones.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, October 6 (#483)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #483? Here are some hints and the answers.

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 in Netflix's top 10 list, including a true crime documentary, a dystopian thriller, and one of the best slasher remakes in recent memory.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Tubi and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch? 'Salem's Lot,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Meta Movie Gen just unveiled — new AI video generator rivals OpenAI’s Sora
By Alyse Stanley published
Meta's Movie Gen can turn generate footage from text, turn images into videos, and even add music and sound effects

Our favorite Alexa speaker just dropped to $30 at Amazon — plus get a free smart bulb
By Alyse Stanley published
The Echo Pop is the cheapest Alexa speaker made by Amazon, and right now it's even better value. Plus, you get a smart bulb with it free.

9 best Netflix movies to watch right now before they leave this week
By Rory Mellon last updated
The best Netflix movies leaving the streaming service in September 2024 include the "Back to the Future" trilogy.

New on Apple TV Plus in October 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide to all the new shows and movies coming to Apple TV Plus in October 2024.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, September 30 (#477)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #477? Here are some hints and the answers.

Apple's iPad-like smart display with Apple Intelligence rumored to release next year
By Alyse Stanley published
A new report claims Apple's working on an iPad-like smart display capable of running Apple Intelligence, and it's slated to be released next year.

7 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Wolfs,' 'Inside Out 2,' 'Will & Harper,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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