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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

Score! One of our favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is $600 off in early Black Friday deal

By Alyse Stanley published 9 November 24

The 65-inch Hisense U8N, one of our favorite Mini-LED TVs, and you can get it for a steal from Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

TVs

Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza in "My Old Ass."

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more

By Alyse Stanley published 9 November 24

Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Meet Me Next Christmas,' 'My Old Ass,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Streaming

5 best new movies to stream for free on Tubi with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

By Alyse Stanley published 7 November 24

Tubi is serving up a bunch of critically acclaimed new movies this month. Here are five you can watch for free with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

Streaming

MacBook Air M2 with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Act fast! MacBook Air M2 just crashed to $799 in early Black Friday deal

By Alyse Stanley published 5 November 24

Amazon's taking $200 off the MacBook Air M2 ahead of Black Friday in one of the best MacBook deals we've seen so far.

Smart Home

Massive Early Black Friday sale on Amazon devices — 25 deals I’d get now

By Louis Ramirez last updated 5 November 24

It may be Halloween, but Amazon is in full Black Friday mode. Here are the best early Amazon Black Friday deals I'd buy right now.

Sales Events

The exterior of a Target storefront with a Tom's Guide Killer Deals tag

Target Black Friday deals live — 25 best early sales I’d add to my cart now

By Alyse Stanley last updated 5 November 24

You don't have to wait until Black Friday to save big at Target. Check out the deals I'd get now on iPads, PS5s, Lego, toys and more.

Sales Events

Netflix top 10 movies — here's the 3 worth watching right now

By Alyse Stanley last updated 4 November 24

These are the best movies to watch in Netflix's top 10

Netflix

Best Buy's early Black Friday sale is live — I found the 29 best deals to shop now

By Olivia Halevy last updated 4 November 24

Best Buy's early Black Friday sale is back and better than ever. Here are 29 holiday deals to shop ahead of the event.

Sales Events

Hurry! Crocs early Black Friday sale starts now — here's 21 deals I'd get from $15

By Alyse Stanley last updated 4 November 24

Amazon and Crocs are slashing prices on some of the most popular Crocs styles. Check out the early Black Friday deals I'd get.

Fitness

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 4 (#512)

By Alyse Stanley published 4 November 24

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #512 on November 4.

Gaming

The 10.2-inch Apple iPad (2021) in black with a Magic Keyboard sitting on a desk.

Act fast! Apple's 9th-Gen iPad just crashed to $200 ahead of Black Friday

By Alyse Stanley published 3 November 24

The 10.2-inch 9th generation iPad just hit a new low price of just $199 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

iPads

Samsung OLED TV, Crocs, Yeti tumbler, Echo Show, and Oura ring

Black Friday starts now — 45 deals I'd add to my cart this weekend before they vanish

By Louis Ramirez last updated 3 November 24

Get your holiday shopping out of the way early. Here are the best Black Friday deals I recommend shopping right now.

Sales Events

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, November 3 (#511)

By Alyse Stanley published 3 November 24

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #511 on November 3.

Gaming

Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel and Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker: Folie a Deux

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus and more

By Alyse Stanley published 2 November 24

Not sure what to watch? ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ ‘Music By John Williams,’ 'The Substance,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Streaming

Android Auto drops support for older Android phones — what you need to know

By Alyse Stanley published 1 November 24

Phones running Android 8 or older lose Android Auto support

Vehicle Tech

New on Peacock in November 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

By Alyse Stanley published 1 November 24

Here's everything coming to Peacock in November 2024, including the U.S. Presidential live stream, Twisters' streaming debut, and more.

Peacock

Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) in a suit in "Silo" season 2 from Apple TV Plus

New on Apple TV Plus in November 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

By Alyse Stanley published 29 October 24

Our guide to all the new shows and movies coming to Apple TV Plus in November 2024.

Apple TV +

A person using a laptop with a warning message appearing on screen

100 million people hit in largest healthcare data breach in history — medical info, SSNs and more

By Alyse Stanley last updated 28 October 24

Federal legislators have confirmed February's UnitedHealth data breach exposed the medical and personal data of a third of all Americans.

Online Security

Apple Intelligence installation screen shown on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple Intelligence release date — here’s when all the AI features are coming

By Alyse Stanley last updated 28 October 24

iOS 18.1 is here, but what about the rest of the promised Apple Intelligence features?

Walmart Black Friday deals start now: 25 best early sales this weekend on TVs, gaming, laptops and more

By Alyse Stanley last updated 28 October 24

Shop these Black Friday-worthy deals at Walmart now

Sales Events

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, October 28 (#505)

By Alyse Stanley published 28 October 24

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #505 on October 28.

Gaming

Josh Hartnett as Cooper Abbott and Ariel Donoghue as his daughter, Riley, at a concert in Trap.

Max top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now

By Alyse Stanley published 27 October 24

Not sure what to watch on Max? These three movies in the streamer's top 10 are the best of the best.

HBO Max

Apple's rumored smart home display could get this retro iMac throwback

By Alyse Stanley published 27 October 24

The iMac G4's iconic circular base might be making a comeback with Apple's smart home display.

Smart Home

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, October 27 (#504)

By Alyse Stanley published 27 October 24

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #504 on October 27.

Gaming

Ed (Tony Hale) and Sheryl (Anna Kendrick) (L-R) as seen in Netflix's "Woman of the Hour"

Netflix top 10 movies — here's the 3 worth watching right now

By Alyse Stanley published 26 October 24

These are the best movies to watch in Netflix's top 10

Netflix

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