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
A tri-fold phone is officially coming — and it's pretty stunning
By Scott Younker published
Phone maker Tecno released images of a concept tri-fold phone that offers a lot of versatility and appears thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Galaxy S25 Ultra could beat iPhone 17 Slim to the punch with thin, light design
By Scott Younker published
When it launches next year, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be one of the thinnest smartphones on the market.
Google Gemini may be deep in your Android phone soon — what to expect
By Scott Younker last updated
An APK teardown reveals some interesting new extensions for Google's Gemini AI assistant, which will make it a deeper part of your Android phone.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL owners reporting charging issues — here's what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A number of Pixel 9 Pro XL owners are reporting issues with wireless charging and video tilt on the newly released phone.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, August 28 (#444)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #444? Here are some hints and the answers.
Nvidia's RTX 50 laptop GPUs tipped to launch with GDDR7 RAM — but not until 2025
By Scott Younker published
Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs may be reducing TDP from 140 watts to 115 watts, while also upgrading to GDDR7 RAM.
Amazon Alexa returns in October with new AI features — but there's a catch
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Amazon will reintroduce an AI-boosted Alexa in October with new features but at a cost.
Forget the Steam Deck — Lenovo Legion Go is getting some game-changing accessories
By Scott Younker last updated
The Lenovo Legion Go is becoming more versatile with a new lineup of peripherals, including a docking station and carrying case.
Don't buy an iPad Mini right now — low stock hints a refresh could be coming soon
By Scott Younker published
The iPad Mini has had low stock from Apple recently and it hints that a refresh is coming.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, August 27 (#443)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #443? Here are some hints and the answers.
Android 15 delayed for Pixel phones — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Android 15 isn't expected to come out in September, and maybe not be ready for Pixel phones until mid-October, according to a new report.
Apple event reportedly September 10 — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4 to launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 16 series, an upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 and potentially new Airpods 4. Here are the seven biggest rumors you need to know about.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, August 24 (#440)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #440? Here are some hints and the answers.
Microsoft finally confirms Control Panel is going away — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Settings app will be replacing Control Panel as the long-lived feature depreciates.
Amazon Marketplace facing revived antitrust suit after appeals court reversal
By Scott Younker published
The same case had been dismissed by a lower court judge two years ago
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, August 23 (#439)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #439? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple’s first foldable just got pushed back again — and it’s not a phone
By Scott Younker published
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is revising his forecast on Apple's first foldable device, pushing back the launch date to at least three years from now.
Billons of Chrome users at risk from hacker attacks — severe flaw exploited
By Scott Younker published
Google has fixed a high-severity Chrome flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild by hackers.
Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft continues working on the Windows Recall AI feature as a new version is rolling out to Windows Insiders in October that is supposed to be more secure.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, August 22 (#438)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #438? Here are some hints and the answers.
Forget AirPods 4 — these new earbuds have all the features we wish Apple had
By Scott Younker published
JBL has seemingly crammed every feature under the sun into the new Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds. Here's what's coming.
The world’s first tri-fold phone will launch in September — here’s what we know
By Scott Younker published
After rumors and leaks, Huawei's CEO has confirmed that the first triple-screen foldable phone will launch in September.
AppleCare+ just got an extension period for updating your plan — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Apple has extended the grace period to renew your AppleCare+ subscription from 30 days to 45 days. Here's everything you need to know.
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