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

OpenAI's new ChatGPT o1 model will try to escape if it thinks it'll be shut down — then lies about it
By Alyse Stanley published
Researchers uncover all kinds of tricks ChatGPT o1 will pull to save itself, including trying to copy itself to another server or pretending to be another version of the model.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra colors just revealed in new leak — here's your options
By Alyse Stanley published
Leaked spare parts show off four colorways for Samsung's upcoming premium flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what you can expect.

Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday sales — these are the best deals you can still buy right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals are discounting consoles, accessories and games — and I've hand-picked the best sales.

Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals are live — here are the sales I’d buy right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop Nintendo Switch deals — and right now we're tracking some of the lowest prices ever.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch? 'Our Little Secret,' ‘Beatles ‘64,' ‘Sweethearts’ and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

New on Apple TV Plus in December 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 December 2024.

New on HBO and Max in December 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
Max and HBO have a solid lineup of movies and shows arriving this December.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 25 (#533)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #533 on November 25.

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 list, including a new horror drama, a heart-warming Christmas movie, and a documentary full of twists and turns.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Hulu and more
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Looking for what to watch this weekend? ‘Alien: Romulus,’ Steve McQueen's ‘Blitz,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching now
By Alyse Stanley published
These are the Prime Video top 10 movies that are worth the hype

What is Temu? Everything you need to know
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Everything you need to know about Temu's online marketplace and whether it's safe to buy from

5 new to Paramount Plus movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
We’ve rounded up the 5 best new to Paramount Plus movies this month that have at least 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus, Peacock and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,' 'Twisters,' 'Thelma' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

'Arcane' season 2 is finally on Netflix, and I'm happy it's the final season
By Alyse Stanley published
Arcane's heavily anticipated season 2 on Netflix is finally here, and it should be celebrated that it'll be the last.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 11 (#519)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #519 on November 11.

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 list, including a nail-biting thriller, a heart-warming Christmas movie, and a controversial documentary.

New WhatsApp green screen bug is making the app unusable
By Alyse Stanley published
Users are running into an app-breaking issue with WhatsApp's latest beta

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, November 10 (#518)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #517 on November 9.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? 'Meet Me Next Christmas,' 'My Old Ass,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

5 best new movies to stream for free on Tubi with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
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.

Netflix top 10 movies — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
These are the best movies to watch in Netflix's top 10

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 4 (#512)
By Alyse Stanley published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #512 on November 4.
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