
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

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: UK stock, updates on US delay and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live at some retailers and we've got the latest updates and retailer listings to help you secure yours.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, April 12 (#671)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #671 on April 12.

How about Trump tariff live updates — first major price increases hit big tech
By James Frew last updated
President Donald Trump's tariffs been paused for some countries, and we're bringing you live updates on the impact across the tech world.

Samsung's Ballie robot is finally coming later this summer — powered by Google Gemini
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's AI-powered Ballie robot is finally coming later this summer.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game-key cards are a shareable hybrid version of physical cartridges — here's how they work
By Scott Younker published
A report says that the new Switch 2 game-key cards won't be tied to your Nintendo accounts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — leaker just revealed 11 changes that add up to a major upgrade
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a bevy of upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 that boost the foldable to a new level.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, April 11 (#670)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #670 on April 11.

Microsoft's April update is breaking Windows Hello on some computers
By Scott Younker published
A recent April Patch Tuesday security update may be breaking Windows Hello on some computers.

New Siri report reveals epic dysfunction within Apple — but there's hope
By Scott Younker published
A new report lays out how and why Apple's Siri revamp failed.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, April 10 (#669)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #669 on April 10.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max just tipped for major camera upgrade
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the iPhone 17 Pro models will be able to dual record via the front and rear cameras.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, April 9 (#668)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #668 on April 9.

Razer halts all direct laptop sales in US ahead of tariffs going live
By Scott Younker published
Razer appears to have halted direct laptop sales in the US.

Nintendo announces Switch 2 pre-order delay for Canada
By Scott Younker published
After delaying preorders in the United States, it now appears they have been delayed in Canada as well.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge prices just leaked and it's worse than we thought
By Scott Younker published
A new set of prices have leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge placing it nearly as expensive as the S25 Ultra.

iPhone 17 Pro report just shot down the biggest design rumor
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims the iPhone 17 Pro will have more of a similar color than two-toned camera array.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, April 8 (#667)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #667 on April 8.

Nintendo Switch 2's C-button is useless unless you pay up — here's why
By Scott Younker published
GameChat looks like a nice addition to the Switch, but you'll need a subscription to take advantage of it.

Nintendo explains the Switch 2's higher price tag — here's why it's $449
By Scott Younker published
Nintendo exec explains why the Switch 2 costs as much as it does and it's not what you think.

Samsung TVs expected to be less affected by U.S. tariffs — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Samsung doesn't expect its TVs to get hit by Trump's Tariffs, here's why.

TikTok ban delayed again — live updates on deadline extension and what's happening right now
By Jeff Parsons, Scott Younker last updated
Following a 75-day delay from President Trump's executive order, Trump extended the ban again.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, April 5 (#664)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #664 on April 5.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, April 4 (#663)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #663 on April 4.
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