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
Surprise! Samsung just tipped to release Galaxy S25 Slim
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Samsung might release a thinner Galaxy S25 device after the mainline comes out, with plans to add it to the S26 lineup.
Samsung One UI 7 just revealed in huge leak — here’s all the new features
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a number of features expected to arrive with Samsung's One UI 7 custom Android skin, such as new icons and a redesigned Circle to Search capability.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 31 (#508)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #508 on October 31.
AMD to launch RDNA 4 GPUs in 2025 — adding AI capabilities, improved ray tracing
By Scott Younker published
During the Q3 earnings call, AMD confirmed that early 2025 would see the launch of RDNA 4 graphics cards.
PC Game Show: Most Wanted returns in December with 25 highly anticipated games
By Scott Younker published
The PC Game Show: Most Wanted returns to show off trailers for 25 of the most anticipated games in December.
Samsung One UI 7 shown with huge animation improvements in leaked video
By Scott Younker published
Leaked video purports to show improved, fluid animations in Samsung's One UI 7 Android skin.
We're not getting M4 MacBook Air yet — but Apple just gave the M2 and M3 MacBook Air 16GB of RAM
By Scott Younker published
An M4-powered MacBook isn't coming out, but current models are getting twice the RAM.
No more Galaxy? Samsung just tipped to rebrand its flagship phones
By Scott Younker last updated
With Samsung struggling to overtake the iPhone, even in Korea, the company is reportedly considering a rebrand.
OnePlus 13 rumors — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker last updated
The OnePlus 13 is likely to arrive at the end of this year. Here's what rumors are saying about potential design changes, new features and rumored release dates.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 30 (#507)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #507 on October 30.
Apple rumor says it's considering buying Intel as chipmaker continues to struggle
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple is looking at purchasing struggling chip manufacturer Intel.
Google Pixel 9a leak reveals a bigger, faster, more efficient mid-range phone
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveal a number of Pixel 9a phones that shows off a pretty powerful mid-range phone.
OnePlus 13 will sport massive 6,000 mAh battery that blows away Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Scott Younker published
OnePlus 13 releases on Halloween and the treat here is a gigantic battery.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 29 (#506)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #506 on October 29.
Microsoft just paused Windows 11 24H2 update for many PCs due to crashes and freezes
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft put a hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update because of compatibility issues across a broad spectrum of PCs.
Google Pixel Watch 5 key specs just leaked — here’s what’s coming
By Scott Younker published
The Google Pixel Watch 5 may ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear platform in exchange for a custom Tensor chip.
Apple tipped to launch M5-powered iPad Pro in late 2025 — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new report suggests that Apple will release an M5-powered iPad Pro in 2025, most likely in the late spring.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, October 26 (#503)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #503 on October 26.
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller brings the Hall Effect to Android gaming
By Scott Younker published
8BitDo just announced the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller which is company's first mobile game controller.
Google Tensor G5 and G6 chips forecasted to lag behind Apple and Qualcomm
By Scott Younker published
A new leak purports to show Google's Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 getting markedly better, but still lackluster compared to Apple and Samsung in performance.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to feature 324 megapixel main camera
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 324 megapixel main camera, this may not be true.
Minecraft losing VR support next year — here's how to enjoy it while you can
By Scott Younker published
Minecraft developer Mojang confirmed that VR support is going away in 2025.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, October 25 (#502)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #502 on October 25.
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