Scott Younker
Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the latest tech news, including phones, computing and more. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 covering everything from cameras and swimming pool equipment to the latest gaming consoles and smart TVs. He is on a seemingly never ending hunt to build the easiest to use home media system.
Before Tom’s Guide, Scott worked for publications like Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, Dead Beats Panel, and in a brief detour, America’s Funniest Home Videos. Yes, he has seen more pratfalls, silly pets and ridiculous home movie fails than is reasonably healthy.
When not writing about the latest devices or advances in chipsets, be sure to ask about Scott about disc golf and sustainability, or just if you’re being cheeky, ask about his noodle arm. If you truly want to get nerdy, bring up board games and his ongoing losing streak.
Scott joined Tom's Guide in 2024 as the West Coast Reporter. He graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon with a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in communications. While there he blogged or wrote for several magazines including the Fluxx, Ethos and the Oregon Commentator. He briefly wrote and managed a moderately successful blog focused on web comics.
Latest articles by Scott Younker
Upgrading to your next Android phone will be even easier — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Google has a new tool meant to help make transferring to a new phone much easier especially with app logins.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 22 (#530)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #530 on November 22.
RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is here to stay — but there's a big security caveat
By Scott Younker published
iOS 18 may have added RCS support to the Messages app, but a Samsung announcement just highlighted that RCS encryption between iOS and Android is not currently supported
Microsoft will finally let you stream Xbox games you already own via Game Pass — here's what you can play right now
By Scott Younker published
Xbox is expanding its cloud gaming service with access to game you already own that may not be on Game Pass.
Reddit was down again — live updates on latest outage
By Scott Younker last updated
Reddit suddenly experienced a big outage affecting thousands of posters.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design revealed in new leaked photos — here's your first look
By Scott Younker published
After months looking at the same renders, we finally have a look at a physical model of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, November 21 (#529)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #529 on November 21.
Undersea internet cables to Europe cut — Chinese ship suspected
By Scott Younker published
A pair of internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Europe were cut within 24 hours of one another. Sabotage suspected.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, November 20 (#528)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #528 on November 20.
Valve reportedly reviving the Steam Controller — here's all the details
By Scott Younker published
Valve is reportedly manufacturing a Steam Controller sequel and possibly a headset
The full Windows 11 experience is coming to Meta Quest 3 and 3S — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft reveals Windows 11 access on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets.
Windows 365 Link is a $349 cloud-based mini PC — and you can't buy one
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft just launched a new cloud-based mini PC that is business-only but hints at the future of computing.
Samsung just rolled out One UI 6 to older smartwatches — here's the new features
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is bringing One UI 6 to older Galaxy Watch and adding new features.
DOJ will reportedly force Google to sell Chrome — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
Opening up Search and removing Android are on the table, too
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, November 19 (#527)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #527 on November 19.
Samsung Galaxy S25 just tipped for gaming upgrade the iPhone 16 can't match
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's flagship S25 Ultra may get massive gaming upgrade thanks to Qualcomm chip and new modes.
LG debuts new 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with 480Hz display for $1,000
By Scott Younker published
LG announced the new LG 27GX790A gaming monitor with a 480Hz refresh rate and a hefty price tag to match.
Apple AirTag 2 tipped to launch mid-2025 with upgraded chip and improved tracking
By Scott Younker published
Apple may launch a refreshed AirTag 2 in mid-2025 with several new features that could entice people to upgrade.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 18 (#526)
By Dave LeClair published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #526 on November 18.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, November 17 (#525)
By Dave LeClair published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #525 on November 17.
Samsung ready to take on Meta Ray-Ban glasses with its own smart glasses — here’s when
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is reportedly going to released its version of smart glasses in late 2025 with very familiar specs.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, November 16 (#524)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #524 on November 16.
US confirms Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon behind several telecom breaches — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The FBI has confirmed that Chinese hackers were responsible for a series of telecommunication breaches that may have lasted months.
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