
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. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide
Latest articles by Alyse Stanley

NYT Pips today hints and answers: April 8
By Scott Younker last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Wednesday, April 8 #1,032
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,032 on April 8.

3 best romance movies to watch on Prime Video after 'Wuthering Heights'
By Alyse Stanley published
With "Wuthering Heights" now on streaming, here are the 3 best romance movies to watch next on Prime Video

3 hilarious comedies on Hulu you (probably) haven't seen yet
By Alyse Stanley published
From stoner comedies to heartfelt charmers, here are three comedy movies on Hulu you should add to your watch list

5 best horror movies on Paramount+ to watch this weekend
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for horror movies to watch on Paramount Plus? 'Primate,' 'Smile,' and more nightmare fuel worthy of your weekend movie marathon

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (April 4-5)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a hilarious teardown of Hollywood, an emotional true crime documentary, and a long-awaited horror sequel.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu and more (April 4-5)
By Alyse Stanley published
Tired of scrolling? 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' 'Pizza Movie,' 'Alien: Romulus,' and more must-watch hits just landed on streaming

Loved 'One Battle After Another'? Stream Leonardo DiCaprio's 3 best dramas now on Paramount+
By Alyse Stanley published
Three classic Leonardo DiCaprio movies just arrived on Paramount+ in the wake of "One Battle After Another's" Best Picture win.

Roku is adding a classic cable TV feature to its free streaming channels
By Alyse Stanley published
Roku just upgraded its Live TV experience with a 'last channel' button that's a convenient throwback to the days of cable tv.

Finished 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'? These 3 dark thriller shows on Netflix nail that same sense of dread
By Alyse Stanley published
After the credits roll on 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' make the most of your Netflix subscription with these best dark thriller shows.

Meta is finally building Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription lenses
By Alyse Stanley published
Meta is finally building Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for prescription lenses, with a launch potentially as soon as next week.

Score up to 40% off Anker with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Rare deals on Soundcore, MagSafe chargers, and more
By Alyse Stanley published
The Amazon Big Spring sale is in full swing this weekend, and our favorite Anker power banks, headphones, and chargers are on sale starting at $15.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 28-29)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, an animated crime caper, and Cillian Murphy's latest hit.

Tired of generic rom-coms? You need to watch these 3 modern romance movies on Paramount+ this weekend
By Alyse Stanley published
Tired of generic rom-coms? Paramount+ just got 3 modern romance movies that you need to add to your watchlist this weekend.

Amazon just slashed Switch 2 game prices as low as $24 for the Big Spring Sale: 17 deals I'd buy myself right now
By Alyse Stanley published
I've spent dozens of hours on my Switch 2, and these are the discounted games I'm adding to my cart ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Finished 'One Piece' season 2? Chart your course for these 3 essential Netflix anime adaptations to watch next
By Alyse Stanley published
Looking for what to watch after One Piece season 2? Here are the best anime adaptations Netflix has to offer.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 21-22)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, Bob Odenkirk's return as an action hero, and an earworm-filled animated pop adventure.

I’ve waited 15 years for this: Spotify is finally fixing this major mobile playlist headache
By Alyse Stanley published
A new teardown revealed Spotify could soon bring playlist management options, previously a feature exclusive to desktop, over to mobile.

Oscars 2026 live — all the winners, speeches and big moments at the 98th Academy Awards
By Kelly Woo, Rory Mellon last updated
All the stars are out for the Oscars 2026, and we’re bringing you the latest live updates ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. Who will take home Best Picture? Let’s find out.

Spotify just handed you the keys to your taste profile — here's how to change it
By Alyse Stanley published
Spotify just rolled out a new Taste Profile feature that lets you customize exactly what you want to listen to. Here's how to change your recommendation preferences.

Before you catch 'Project Hail Mary' in theaters, you need to stream these 3 sci-fi movies on Netflix
By Alyse Stanley published
If you're planning on seeing "Project Hail Mary" this week, binge these three must-watch movies on Netflix first.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including a high-octane thriller, one of Russell Crowe's best movies, and an earworm-filled animated pop adventure.

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Starz, and more (March 14-15)
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch this weekend? The latest "Now You See Me," "Zootopia 2," "Bodycam," and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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