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 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

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth streaming right now
By Alyse Stanley published
The Prime Video top 10 movies has three movies worth the hype, including an unsettling thriller, an R-rated romcom, and a visually stunning children's movie.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Peacock and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? ‘September 5,’ ‘We Live in Time,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

How to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order online
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've got two ways to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order — here's everything you need to see the best modern action franchise.

'Severance' season 3 is in development and (hopefully) won't take so long this time, director says
By Alyse Stanley published
"Severance" director Ben Stiller says production on season 3 is already underway and he hopes it won't take three years to make.

33 best Netflix action movies in February 2025
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Adventures galore await in the best Netflix action movies. Here's a wide-ranging gamut of the best blockbusters to stream.

Apple jacks up AppleCare Plus prices for all iPhone models — here's how much more you'll pay
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple is raising the monthly cost of its AppleCare Plus service by 50 cents for all iPhones, though you may be able to pay less upfront online.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend (Jan 25-26) on Netflix, Peacock, Paramount Plus, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Gladiator 2', 'The Wild Robot,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' and more great movies just landed on streaming.

Samsung Wallet is getting two big upgrades for Galaxy phones — including this Apple Wallet feature
By Alyse Stanley published
Samsung Wallet is set to get new Tap to Transfer and layaway features later this year that offer support for third-party digital wallets, something even Apple Wallet lacks.

How to watch DC movies in order
By Alyse Stanley last updated
No need to move faster than a speeding bullet to watch the DC movie in order. It's easy to find all the adventures these days.

Netflix announces yet another price hike — here's how much more you'll pay
By Alyse Stanley published
Netflix announces price hikes across the board, with plans now ranging from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.

With TikTok's fate in limbo, here are the 3 best CapCut alternatives
By Alyse Stanley last updated
With the fate of TikTok, CapCut, and other Bytedance-owned apps in limbo, here are some video editing tools to use in the meantime.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, January 20 (#589)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #589 on January 20.

Tubi just got one of the best spy thriller shows ever — Here's how to watch 'Killing Eve' for free
By Alyse Stanley published
The critically acclaimed spy thriller "Killing Eve" is free to stream on Tubi as of January 15.

2025 Oscar contenders you can watch right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Here's every major contender for the 2025 Oscars and where to stream them.

7 best shows like 'Severance' to stream right now
By Alyse Stanley published
With season 2 of 'Severance' finally arriving, here are other great shows to get your twisty sci-fi fix.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, January 19 (#588)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #588 on January 19.

Switch 2 accessories appear online, revealing new Mario Kart racing wheels
By Alyse Stanley published
Video game accessory maker Nacon has revealed its line of Switch 2 accessories, including new racing wheels designed for the console's revamped Joy-Cons.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies in Netflix’s top 10, and one includes an underrated action-adventure flick with Chris Hemsworth.

Netflix is losing one of the scariest horror movies ever — and it's 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
'The Babadook' is leaving Netflix on January 25.

5 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 January, and they all have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend (Jan 18-19) on Netflix, Hulu, Max, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Back in Action,' 'A Real Pain,' 'Hereditary,' and more movie night hits just arrived on streaming.

'I trained by watching Tom Cruise': Adam Scott shares 'Severance' season 2 prep secrets
By Alyse Stanley published
Adam Scott channeled his inner Tom Cruise for the highly anticipated first episode of "Severance" season 2.

When is ‘Gladiator II’ coming to streaming? Here's everything we know
By Alyse Stanley, Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here's when "Gladiator II" is available to buy or rent digitally, or stream on Paramount Plus.
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