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 Google longevity plan could allow Android phones to get 7 years of updates
By Scott Younker published
A long-simmering Google plan to keep Android devices up to date is coming to fruition with the Google Requirement Freeze program
Apple just teased M4 Mac launch date with a week of Mac announcements
By Scott Younker last updated
The latest speculation has Apple launching the new M4 Macs next week.
Apple reportedly working on entry-level iPad 11
By Scott Younker published
A brief report hints at a new entry-level iPad is in the works at Apple along with refrehsed iPad Air models and new iPad keyboards.
M4 MacBook Air launch timing just tipped in new report
By Scott Younker published
A new report has Apple releasing an M4 MacBook Air in early 2025.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 24 (#501)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #501 on October 24.
iOS 18.2 developer beta is live with Visual Intelligence, Image Playground and ChatGPT — all the new AI features for your iPhone
By Scott Younker published
iOS 18.2 finally brings some real Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone. Here's how to access the new tools.
Report: Apple may stop producing Vision Pro by next month
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple has reduced production of the Vision Pro headset and may stop altogether in November.
Google Pixel 9a just tipped for surprise downgrade
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that next year's Google Pixel 9a will feature a surprising downgrade of the main camera from 64MP to 48.
FCC wants unlocked phone rules to change, but AT&T and T-Mobile have other ideas
By Scott Younker published
T-Mobile and AT&T have responded to a proposed FCC rule that would unlock phones sooner.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 23 (#500)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #500 on October 23.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 22 (#499)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #499 on October 22.
Netflix shuts down AAA video game studio — here’s what we know
By Scott Younker published
Netflix abruptly shut down their AAA video game studio, Blue, without ever releasing a game.
Marantz's new wireless speakers look straight off the deck of the USS Enterprise — and they're obscenely expensive
By Scott Younker last updated
Marantz brings the sci-fi heat with a duo of wireless speakers that come with a hefty price tag.
Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will allow up to 8 years of Android updates
By Scott Younker published
Qualcomm announced that the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processors will support up to 8 years of Android OS upgrades.
New Apple Magic accessories leaked in iOS 18.1 code — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
Code in the latest iOS 18.1 beta release hints at new USB-C ported Apple Magic accessories.
Valve discusses plans for new Steam Deck models and it's good news for consumers
By Scott Younker published
In an interview, Valve employees reiterated that there won't be yearly Steam Decks.
Apple Intelligence release date imminent as iOS 18.1 release version goes live
By Scott Younker published
Apple just issued the release candidate version of iOS 18.1, meaning the Apple Intelligence update is nearly ready for your iPhone.
DJI tipped to release new 360-degree camera — will it rival Insta360?
By Scott Younker published
A new FCC listing spotted online appears to point to a DJI 360-degree camera.
New iPhone 17 Air leak reveals details on screen size, cameras, chip and more
By Scott Younker published
A new report from a regular Apple analyst seems to confirm several rumors about next year's iPhone 17 Slim and iPhone 17 Pro models.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, October 19 (#496)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #496 on October 19.
Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' mode now under federal investigation after fatal crash
By Scott Younker published
Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' appears to struggle in low visibility situations and has led to four crashes, including at least one death. Now it's under investigation.
Surprise! Amazon releases new Fire TV Stick HD for only $35 — here's what's new
By Scott Younker published
After releasing four new Kindles earlier this week, Amazon also dropped a new Fire TV Stick HD, which replaces the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite.
Microsoft discovers macOS vulnerability that could expose your data — what we know
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft revealed a macOS flaw that sidesteps privacy controls in the Safari browser.
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