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.
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

New leaked iPhone 17 dummy units show off super-thin iPhone 17 Air with this surprising design tweak
By Alyse Stanley published
New dummy models for the iPhone 17 series have leaked, showing off the super-thin iPhone 17 Air with a surprising design tweak.

Prime Video top 10 has 3 must-watch movies — including a bubbly romcom starring 'Bridgerton's' Simone Ashley
By Alyse Stanley published
The Prime Video top 10 movies has three movies worth the hype.

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, including a campy thriller, a classic stoner comedy, and a beloved video game movie adaptation.

New Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filing suggests this beloved Nintendo controller could make a comeback
By Alyse Stanley published

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 deserve a spot on your watchlist.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Moana 2,' 'The Parenting,' 'Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

Joaquin Phoenix's divisive dark comedy arrives on Max — and I can't stop thinking about it
By Alyse Stanley published
"Beau is Afraid" from "Hereditary" and "Midsommar" director Ari Aster is now on Max. Here's everything to know about "Beau is Afraid."

5 new to Paramount Plus movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the best new movies that have arrived on Paramount Plus in March, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tubi is losing this overlooked slasher comedy starring Pete Davidson — stream it for free now
By Alyse Stanley published
'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' is a surprisingly smart whodunnit meets teen slasher you can stream for free on Tubi - but not for much longer.

Hurry! AirPods 4 plunge to record-low $99 at Amazon, while ANC model falls to $148
By Alyse Stanley published
The AirPods 4 have a $30 discount at Amazon, bringing them under the $100 price mark. The model with ANC is also discounted to $148.

iPhone 17 Pro Max — this new rumor could push people towards iPhone 17 Air
By Alyse Stanley published
Both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Air are rumored to share near-identical frames with one key exception that could be a deal-breaker for some Apple fans.

New 'The Last of Us' season 2 trailer shows off my favorite moment from 'Part II'
By Alyse Stanley published
HBO's live-action adaptation of The Last of Us season 2 has a new trailer with one of the game's most iconic (and controversial) scenes.

One of my favorite horror movie franchises is now streaming free on Tubi
By Alyse Stanley published
The first four 'Insidious' movies are now streaming on Tubi for free.

Hugh Grant’s terrifying villain turn just landed on Max — and it’s got 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
'Heretic' is a surprisingly smart horror thriller

'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' just crashed Netflix's top 10 movies — and it's a hilarious, heartfelt adventure
By Alyse Stanley published
'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' has cracked the Netflix top 10 list. Here's why this fantasy action comedy is worth adding to your watchlist.

Amazon Prime is giving away these 20 games in March — get Fallout, Saints Row 3, and more free games now
By Alyse Stanley published
Prime Gaming announces 20 free games for Prime subscribers in March, including Fallout, Saints Row 3, Wolfenstein, and more.

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 deserve a spot on your watchlist.

'The Holdovers' is the heartwarming movie we need right now on Peacock — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Paul Giamatti's beloved dramedy "The Holdovers" arrives on Peacock just in time for third winter.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Heretic,' 'Hellboy: The Crooked Man,' and a new Charles Manson documentary just landed on streaming.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: biggest upgrades
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The S25 Ultra is here, but the real question is how it stands up to its predecessor.

How to watch the Marvel movies in order
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's how to watch Marvel movies in order of chronological events and their release dates — plus, where to watch them all.

Hurry! The new Mac mini M4 returns to its lowest ever price at Amazon
By Alyse Stanley published
Amazon's taking up to $105 off the M4 Mac mini series, the lowest price yet for Apple's fantastic new mini PC.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Our guide on the three best movies to watch in Netflix’s top 10, including a delightful action-comedy, a messy superhero flick, and a riveting crime thriller.
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