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 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.
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New on Tubi in September 2024 — 'Life of Pi,' 'Jennifer's Body' and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Tubi's September line-up adds some exciting new shows and movies, including "Life of Pi," "Jennifer's Body," "Burn After Reading," and more.
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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, September 2 (#449)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #449? Here are some hints and the answers.
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Apple insider teases 'dramatic new redesign' for M4 Mac mini that could ditch USB-A ports
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple plans to ditch the USB-A ports and add two USB-C ports on the front of the high-end M4 Pro-powered Mac Mini.
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Huge Labor Day Skechers sale — 7 sneaker and sandals deals I'd buy now from $38
By Alyse Stanley published
Step into tons of great Skechers deals at Amazon this Labor Day weekend.
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I digitized over 1,800 family photos with this photo scanner — and it's an absolute workhorse
By Alyse Stanley published
The Epson Perfection V600 is easy to use regardless of your photo editing experience.
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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, September 1 (#448)
By Alyse Stanley published
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Prime Video top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now
By Alyse Stanley published
These shows in the Prime Video top 10 are worth the hype.
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Hurry! This Labor Day deal slashes up to $1,000 off the MacBook Pro M3 Max
By Alyse Stanley published
If you want the ultimate MacBook and are a My Best Buy member, you can get it for the lowest-ever price this Labor Day weekend.
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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? Dakota Fanning in 'The Watchers,' Netflix's latest horror movie 'The Deliverance,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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New on Prime Video and Freevee in September 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Alyse Stanley published
'The Grand Tour's' final episode, 'The American Society of Magical Negroes,' and more land on Prime Video in September.
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New on Disney Plus in September 2024 — 'Agatha All Along' and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Disney Plus is getting slew of new movies and shows in September, including the "WandaVision" spin-off "Agatha All Along" and "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy."
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First 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' trailer reveals Keanu Reeves' Shadow, Jim Carrey's return as Dr. Robotnik and more
By Alyse Stanley published
The debut trailer for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" gave us our first look at Keanu Reeves as Shadow, a fan-favorite villain from the Sega video game series.
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Nintendo announces next batch of livestreams, but there's bad news
By Alyse Stanley published
Nintendo announces back-to-back Indie World and Nintendo Direct: Partner showcases for this week. The two live streams take place this Tuesday, August 27.
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Google TV just got a big upgrade with new free channels — what you can watch now
By Alyse Stanley published
Google TV adds 10 more channels to its line-up of free content, including Family Feud Classic, FilmRise Horror, Cheaters, and more.
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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, August 26 (#442)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #442? Here are some hints and the answers.
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7 Netflix movies to watch now that are 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Alyse Stanley published
Add these critically acclaimed movies on Netflix to your watchlist, including "Room," "Godzilla Minus One," and "Nimona."
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New macOS malware poses as legitimate apps to steal passwords and personal data — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Security researchers issue public warning about Cthulhu Stealer, a malware-as-a-service sold cheaply to criminals looking to target macOS users
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Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Today's Prime Video top 10 movies include a charming sci-fi romance, a foul-mouthed, absurdist comedy and one of the best sci-fi movies of the past 20 years.
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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, August 25 (#441)
By Alyse Stanley published
Need help with Connections #441? Here are some hints and the answers.
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Epic Steam deal slashes Diablo IV's price, and you can play it for free until August 27
By Alyse Stanley published
Right now you can get Diablo IV for $29 on Steam, 40% off its usual price, and players can try it for free until August 27.
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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 actually worth the hype.
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Meta and Snap tipped to show off game-changing AR glasses next month
By Alyse Stanley published
Meta is rumored to debut its Orion AR glasses next month while Snap could unveil its Snap Spectacles 5.
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5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Alyse Stanley published
Not sure what to watch? 'Oddity,' 'Incoming,' '10 Cloverfield Lane,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.
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