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
New Roku feature turns your TV into a giant piece of art — how it works
By Scott Younker published
Roku is rolling out art Backdrops to any TV connected to a Roku device, turning your TV into a museum piece.
Google Photos just got a huge AI upgrade with Ask Photos — here's how to check it out
By Scott Younker published
Google is rolling out out new Gemini-powered Ask Photos for Google Photos to select users. Here's how you can get access.
LG Display unveils 'stretchable' micro-LED — this could revolutionize wearable tech
By Scott Younker published
LG Display debuts stretchable screens at Seoul Fashion Week and could change how wearables work in the future.
Meta Quest 3S vs Quest 3 — biggest rumored differences
By Scott Younker published
Meta is expected to announce the Quest 3S soon. We compare the already available Quest 3 to Meta's expected VR headset.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, September 5 (#452)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #452? Here are some hints and the answers.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners report chipping paint on anodized phones that shouldn't peel
By Scott Younker published
Reports of paint chipping on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phone prompted an odd response from Samsung.
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs can’t play many popular games — what’s happening?
By Scott Younker published
A new report details how Microsoft and Qualcomm's Copilot+ PCs can't properly run many popular PC games.
Windows Recall being removable is just a bug — don't expect it to last
By Scott Younker published
Windows Recall was found to be removable after an update but Microsoft claims that's just a bug
Circle to Search gains the ability to scan barcodes and QR codes
By Scott Younker published
Circle to Search on Android phones now has the ability scan barcodes and QR codes on your screens.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, September 4 (#451)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #451? Here are some hints and the answers.
Copilot+ PCs expand availability with new AMD and Intel silicon
By Scott Younker published
Windows' new AI features are coming to more laptops this fall
Apple’s next iPhone SE might get an OLED upgrade
By Scott Younker last updated
A new supply-chain rumor suggests the iPhone SE 4 will get an OLED display as Apple leaves LCD behind.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, September 3 (#450)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #450? Here are some hints and the answers.
Labor Day Sonos deals — big savings on the Sonos Ace, Arc soundbar and more
By Scott Younker published
Sono's top speakers and headphones get massive discounts at Amazon
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, August 31 (#447)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #447? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple is giving its Sports app a major upgrade for football season
By Scott Younker published
The Apple Sports app for iOS becomes more useful with an update that features real-time NFL and college football scores.
Google just made a major change to its AI search engine — here's what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
To curb disinformation, Google has installed guardrails on its AI products ahead of the US presidential election.
Huge Blink security cam sale: 7 best deals you can find right now
By Scott Younker published
Amazon Blink home security devices are on sale up to 50% off. Here are the best deals you can find before they disappear from view.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, August 30 (#446)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #446? Here are some hints and the answers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked renders show off more of the flagship phone
By Scott Younker published
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra renders leaked on social media showing off new angles of the flagship smartphone.
iPhone 16 pre-orders — new rumor says this is the date
By Scott Younker last updated
A new rumor claims that new iPhone 16 pre-orders will start earlier this year
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 with Intel Lunar Lake spotted in leaked photo
By Scott Younker published
A leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 reveals a similar design its predecessor but now with Lunar Lake.
Yelp files antitrust suit against Google — what's next
By Scott Younker last updated
Nearly immediately after losing a landmark monopoly case to the DOJ, Google now faces an antitrust lawsuit from Yelp
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