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
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Monkey Man,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? These are the movies in the Netflix top 10 that are actually worth the hype, including a critically acclaimed Gene Wilder documentary just in time for Father's Day.
What is the 'Banana' game and why it has over 600K concurrent players on Steam
By Alyse Stanley published
The free-to-play clicker game "Banana" has shot up the Steam charts, peaking at 660,000 concurrent players this week.
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The Netflix top 10 is a constantly rotating list of the most popular films on the service. Here are the best three to stream now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 color options leak — what we know
By Alyse Stanley published
A new leak suggests Samsung could offer the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in some bold new color options.
While you wait for Civilization 7, treat yourself to Civ 6 for just $3 on Steam
By Alyse Stanley published
With the announcement of Sid Meier's Civilization 7, the long-running 4X series' latest entry, Civ 6, is on sale for 95% right now on Steam.
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'Hit Man,' 'Perfect Days,' 'Mean Girls,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
Hogwarts Legacy — here's everything new with the free summer update
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Avalanche Software's latest update for Hogwarts Legacy adds a ton of new content and long-requested features to the game.
Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Max's top 10 list is always changing when new movies and shows are added to the platform, but we’ve chosen the 3 movies that are actually worth watching.
9 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus and more (June 7-9)
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Hit Man,' 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' and 'Perfect Match'
Android's Find My Device trackers could steal this killer AirTag feature
By Alyse Stanley published
New code suggests Google's working on bringing UWB and AR support to its Find My Device network.
Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
'Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,' 'Geek Girl,' and more hit shows on Netflix that are leading the streamer's top 10 most-watched list.
Max goes for the cable vibe with new price increase — how much is too much?
By Alyse Stanley published
Effective immediately, Warner Brothers Discovery is bumping up the price of Max's ad-free tiers by $1 per month for new subscribers. Annual plans are also seeing price increases.
Instagram is stealing the worst thing about YouTube — unskipable ads
By Alyse Stanley published
Instagram has begun testing a new "Ad break" feature that prevents users from scrolling past certain ads until they're finished playing.
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The Netflix top 10 is a constantly rotating list of the most popular films on the service. Here are the best three to stream now.
iOS 18 just tipped for Control Center makeover — here’s what’s new
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple reportedly plans to revamp its Control Center with iOS 18, adding a new music widget and improvements to its interface with smart appliances.
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Not sure what to watch? 'The First Omen,' 'The Boys in the Boat,' 'Boy Kills World,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
Samsung's phasing out its Tizen smartwatches — and boosting trade-ins to $100 for Galaxy Watch 3 and older
By Alyse Stanley published
Samsung has outlined a timeline for phasing out its older Tizen-powered smartwatches, and it's boosting trade-ins to $100 in the meantime for those looking to upgrade their Galaxy Watch.
'Godzilla Minus One' streaming date: Where to stream the Oscar-winning Godzilla movie
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's where to stream "Godzilla Minus One," an Oscar-winning movie that's impressing critics and audiences alike.
Netflix's next reality TV game show is a battle royale contest with a $1 million jackpot
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix just announced a new upcoming reality TV show: 'Million Dollar Secret,' where 11 contestants are on the hunt for a 12th one who’s been awarded a $1 million prize.
Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners — how to get your money back before Spotify bricks it
By Alyse Stanley published
Spotify is offering Car Thing owners refunds after abruptly announcing plans to discontinue support for the in-vehicle streaming device in December.
New on Disney Plus in June 2024 — Star Wars 'The Acolyte,' 'Doctor Who' and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The latest Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' and new episodes of 'Doctor Who' season 14 lead Disney's roster of new shows and movies in June.
One of the best crime thrillers you haven’t watched yet just crashed the Netflix top 10
By Alyse Stanley published
"A Simple Favor" has quickly climbed the ranks of the Netflix Top 10. Here's why you shouldn't miss this gripping crime mystery movie with lots of twists.
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