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 seen all the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors — and I have one big worry
By Scott Younker published
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, but if rumors are to be believe it will be the Switch but bigger. Where's weird Nintendo?
This Chinese router company with 65% market share in the US could be banned — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
The popular router maker TP-Link is currently under investigation by several US government agencies over Chinese cyberattacks.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, December 21 (#559)
By Scott Younker published
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Connections to keep your streak
New Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leak hints at shockingly skinny phone
By Scott Younker published
A new leak hints that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will be one of thinnest Galaxy devices ever.
Spotify accused of pushing ghost artists into our playlists — here's what's going on
By Scott Younker published
Spotify is reportedly being cheap and filling up playlists with fake artists and generic music.
New Ray-Ban Meta Glasses for 2025 could get the upgrade we've been waiting for
By Scott Younker last updated
Meta's smart glasses are positioned for a huge new feature.
OnePlus 13 — here's everything you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
The OnePlus 13 is official overseas in China, but still waiting for a global rollout. Here's what we know about its design changes, new features and rumored release dates.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, December 20 (#558)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #558 on December 20.
Nintendo Switch 2 docking station rumored to cap performance at 4K and 30 FPS
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the docking station for Nintendo Switch 2 will be locked at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second.
Nintendo Switch 2 alleged hands-on video just showed magnetic Joy-cons for first time
By Scott Younker last updated
Another case maker has reportedly leaked a model of the Nintendo Switch 2 that shows how the Joy-Cons connect to the console.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, December 19 (#557)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #557 on December 19.
This new Z-Wave smart plug coming in 2025 has a crazy-long range of over a mile
By Scott Younker published
Shelly Shelly has announced a number of new Z-Wave smart home products with a huge range and more connectivity.
New Apple TV expected in 2025 — all the rumors so far
By Scott Younker published
Apple is rumored to release a new Apple TV set top streaming device in 2025. Here is every rumor we've heard about the new streamer.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, December 18 (#556)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #556 on December 18.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus images just leaked ahead of rumored Unpacked event
By Scott Younker published
A trio of images leaked purporting to show off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just tipped to have the world's smallest bezels
By Scott Younker published
A regular Samsung leaker claims that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have the smallest bezels ever.
An OLED iPad Mini is rumored to arrive in 2026 — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims we'll see an iPad Mini with an OLED display in 2026 and a foldable iPad Pro in 2027.
Every Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra color just leaked — here's what to expect
By Scott Younker published
Every color of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lineup has allegedly been leaked.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, December 17 (#555)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #555 on December 17.
Google and Apple warned by Congress to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores — here's the date
By Scott Younker last updated
US lawmakers sent a letter to Google and Apple warning both companies to prepare to remove TikTok from the app stores.
Millions of Netflix users just got an exclusive freebie that you can download right now
By Scott Younker published
Netflix just released a long-awaited sequel to one of the best games on the streaming service.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, December 14 (#552)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #552 on December 14.
Massive parking app data breach — how to see if you qualify for part of $32.8 million settlement
By Scott Younker published
A recent lawsuit against the ParkMobile app has been settled and people who used the app may be entitled to a portion of the settlement.
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