Alyse Stanley

Alyse Stanley

News Editor

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

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

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

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

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

AI
Walmart storefront with a Tom's Guide deals logo

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

By Alyse Stanley last updated

Shop these Black Friday-worthy deals at Walmart now

Sales Events
NYTimes Connections

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

By Alyse Stanley published

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

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

HBO Max
iOS 17 Standby

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

By Alyse Stanley published

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

Smart Home
NYTimes Connections

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

By Alyse Stanley published

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

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

Netflix
Josh Hartnett in Trap

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

By Alyse Stanley published

'Trap,' 'Kung Fu Panda 4,' 'Shoplifters' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Streaming
From left to right: Jyo Kairi as Shota Shibata, Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata, Sakura Ando as Nobuyo Shibata, and Miyu Sasaki as Yuri Hojo in Shoplifters.

This family drama movie on Tubi is a must-watch for 'Parasite' fans — and it's 99% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Alyse Stanley published

While more understated than 'Parasite,' 'Shoplifters' will steal your heart. Now you can watch it for free on Tubi.

Streaming
Mark (Adam Scott) holding blue balloons in "Severance" season 2

Apple teases Severance season 2 announcement tomorrow with all-hands meeting countdown

By Alyse Stanley published

The first trailer for Apple TV Plus' mind-bending drama could drop tomorrow

Streaming
NYTimes Connections

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, October 21 (#498)

By Alyse Stanley published

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #498 on October 20.

Gaming
A side by side of leaked renders of the iPhone 17 Pro in two colorways and the iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Biggest rumored upgrades

By Alyse Stanley published

Here's why the iPhone 17 Pro could be worth waiting for.

iPhones
NYTimes Connections

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, October 20 (#497)

By Alyse Stanley published

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #497 on October 20.

Gaming
NYTimes Connections

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.

Gaming
Man holding Nintendo Switch

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.

Nintendo
Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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."

Streaming
iPhone SE 4 render

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.

iPhones
A screenshot of Ranma Saotome in Episode 1 of Ranma 1/2 on Netflix

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.

Streaming
NYTimes Connections

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.

Gaming
iPhone 16 family

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.

iPhones
Gmail app on iPhone in woman's hand

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

Online Security
Georgina Campbell in Barbarian

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.

Hulu
(From l to r) Ingrid Torelli as Lilly D'Abo, David Dastmalchian as Jack Delory, and Laura GOrdon as June Ross-Mitchell in Late Night with the Devil

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.

Hulu
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