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
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, January 22 (#591)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #591 on January 22.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch month just teased by accessory maker — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A publisher and accessory maker may have revealed a potential release window for the Nintendo Switch 2.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, January 21 (#590)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #590 on January 21.
Nintendo Switch 2 announced — live updates on new console
By Scott Younker, Rory Mellon, Dave LeClair last updated
Nintendo has debuted the Nintendo Switch 2 today. Here are the latest updates, and we currently know about the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch console.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, January 18 (#587)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #587 on January 18.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leaked promo materials just revealed specs and top AI features
By Scott Younker published
Before the next Galaxy Unpacked, a batch of marketing materials leaked, revealing some potential specs and AI features for the S25 series.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, January 17 (#586)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #586 on January 17.
DJI will stop restricting its drones from flying over sensitive areas like the White House and wildfires
By Scott Younker published
The drone maker DJI recently decided to no longer restrict drones from flying over sensitive areas in the US.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, January 16 (#585)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #585 on January 16.
Latest Nintendo Switch 2 leaks detail GPU power and a new button
By Scott Younker published
Two different leaks popped up claiming the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a more powerful GPU and a new button, possibly for chat.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, January 15 (#584)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #584 on January 15.
New Samsung Galaxy S25 leak shows off cameras and killer One UI 7 AI feature
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a set of promotional images for the Samsung Galaxy S25 and an new Galaxy AI feature.
Elon Musk reportedly exploring buying TikTok — Bytedance says 'pure fiction'
By Scott Younker published
A recent report claimed that Elon Musk might purchase TikTok to keep the available in the US. Bytedance refuted those claims.
Millions of LG TVs are getting a free upgrade to webOS 25 — here's when yours is coming
By Scott Younker published
LG is upgrading its older TVs with the latest version of webOS, here's when your set will receive the updated.
New Apple TV 4K tipped for 2025 — here's when it could arrive
By Scott Younker published
Apple is reportedly going to release a refreshed Apple TV 4K streaming device before the end of the year.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, January 14 (#583)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #583 on January 14.
Sonos CEO exits following major app fail — but there's good news
By Scott Younker published
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is out after a year of mismanagement and a disastrous new app.
Apple reportedly working on two different Vision Pro headsets — Vision Pro 2 and a cheaper model
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple is actively working on a Vision Pro sequel and a lower-cost headset.
iPhone Flip now reportedly in 'planning stage' — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new analyst rumor claims that a foldable iPhone is still in the planning stages, so when might it come out?
Apple Watch SE 3 — everything we know so far about the next-gen budget watch
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is working on a new wallet-friendly smartwatch, with the Apple Watch SE 3. Here's what we've heard so far.
A new leak claims the iPhone 17 Pro won't see many camera upgrades — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the internal specs of the iPhone 17 cameras will be the same as those in the iPhone 16 lineup.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, January 11 (#580)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #580 on January 11.
Nintendo finally comments on Switch 2 rumors — says dummy units are not official
By Scott Younker last updated
Nintendo finally responded to one of the rumors about the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2, calling a leak a fake.
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