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
I’ve avoided smartwatches for years but a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra changed my mind
By Scott Younker published
I took a a smartwatch on a ride for the first time, starting with the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 2 (#479)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #479? Here are some hints and the answers.
iPhone SE 4 launch date just tipped along with key upgrades
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple will release the budget-friendly iPhone SE 4 and an updated iPad Air in 2025. Here's what we know so far.
Sonos outlines turnaround plan following app disaster — here's what they're saying
By Scott Younker published
Sonos announced their plan to regain customer trust and repair the Sonos App.
Bose launches SoundLink Flex 2nd gen — and it fixes one of our biggest complaints
By Scott Younker published
Bose just launched an update to the SoundLink Flex with a new a sequel that brings a number of new features.
Google Pixel 9a renders just leaked — no more camera bar
By Scott Younker last updated
Newly leaked images of the Google Pixel 9a give us an idea of what Google's mid-range Pixel device will look like.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 1 (#478)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #478? Here are some hints and the answers.
Oura Ring 4 teased for October announcement, thinner design in new report
By Scott Younker published
CEO Tom Hale discusses how Oura Ring is doing, and the fourth generation version is teased in a new report.
Windows 11 update causing blue screens of death and reboot loops — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A new update is introducing reboot loops ad blue screens. Here's how to avoid it and Microsoft's response
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 28 (#475)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #475? Here are some hints and the answers.
Lenovo accidentally just leaked Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Go Lite
By Scott Younker published
In a listing for another product Lenovo accidentally revealed two new handheld gaming PCs are on the way.
Google Maps just got a huge Street View upgrade — and you can now travel back in time
By Scott Younker published
Street View in Google Maps is getting an interesting update with historical images. Plus, some new countries are available to visit on Street View
LG teases Razer-made super-responsive Bluetooth Controller — could this be a game changer for cloud gaming?
By Scott Younker published
LG teamed up with Razer to make a new very responsive Bluetooth controller for cloud gaming.
Meta Orion AR glasses — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a pair new AR holographic smartglasses, which point to an interesting future for wearables. Here's what we know so far.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, September 27 (#474)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #474? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple's mysterious 'HomeAccessory' device could have an A18 chip with a square display
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple is working on a new smart home device powered by an A18 chip and a square-ish screen
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE release date, price, specs, colors and latest news
By Scott Younker published
The wallet-friendly Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has arrived and here is everything you need to know about Samsung's latest phone.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, September 26 (#473)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #473? Here are some hints and the answers.
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses just got a huge upgrade with live translation, multi-modal video and more
By Scott Younker published
Meta Connect 2024 is ongoing and Mark Zuckerberg revealed a new set of Meta-based smartglasses
iPhone 16 vs 16 Plus vs 16 Pro vs 16 Pro Max: Which iPhone is right for you?
By Scott Younker published
Each new iPhone 16 model comes with its own pros and cons. Here's our comparison of all four new iPhones to help you decide which one to pick.
Wear OS 5 coming to Pixel Watch and Pixel 2 — how to get the new OS
By Scott Younker published
Google is rolling out the latest Wear OS update to its older Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 devices.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, September 25 (#472)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #472? Here are some hints and the answers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra benchmarks just leaked — and it could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
By Scott Younker published
A newly leaked benchmark for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra claims to show the new phone running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
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