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

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.

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.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, March 4 (#632)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #632 on March 4.

Oscars 2025 winners list — the night's biggest upsets and surprises
By Scott Younker last updated
Follow along live as the 2025 edition of the Oscars produces new winners and more in Hollywood's biggest show case

Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These are the shows you shouldn't skip from the Netflix top 10 list, including a Kate Hudson-led sports comedy, a harrowing drama, and a shocking new true crime docuseries.

7 new to Max movies to stream now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the best movies to watch on Max in March, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, March 2 (#630)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #630 on March 2.

Google Sheets just got an AI upgrade that analyzes your data and visualizes it
By Alyse Stanley published
Google Sheets just got a new Gemini-powered upgrade that can automatically analyze your data and turn your spreadsheets into charts.

You can get Alexa+ early — here’s how to sign up
By Alyse Stanley published
You’ll need an Echo Show 8, 10, 15 or 21 to test out Alexa Plus during Early Access.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Paramount Plus, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? ‘A Complete Unknown,' 'Nickel Boys,' 'September 5th,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming

New on HBO and Max in March 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
There's plenty to check out on HBO and Max this March, and we've rounded up our favorite picks.

How to watch the Star Wars movies in order — and the shows too
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Here's how to watch the Star Wars movies in order, both chronological and by release date

iPhone 17 Pro Max renders shows off this long-overdue redesign
By Alyse Stanley last updated
A new leaked render suggests Apple could overhaul the camera module for the iPhone 17 Pro Max to look more like Google's series of Pixel phones.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, February 24 (#624)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #624 on February 24.

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 are the best of the best.

Netflix top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These are the shows you shouldn't skip from the Netflix top 10 list, including a shocking new true crime docuseries, the final season of "Cobra Kai," and more.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, February 23 (#623)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #623 on February 23.

iOS 18.4 beta is live — here’s all the new features for your iPhone
By Alyse Stanley published
A new iOS beta version is coming to town, bringing some nifty upgrades with it like Priority Notifications and Apple News Plus Food.
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