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
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE just hit lowest ever before Black Friday — save 40% right now
By Scott Younker published
Right now, you can get 40% off the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE earbuds at Amazon!
Apple launches iOS 18.2 beta 2 — here’s the new Apple Intelligence features for your iPhone
By Scott Younker published
Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT Integration, and more are now available on iOS through the beta.
Amazon wants to make Alexa an AI powerhouse — new report reveals its desperate struggle to keep up
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report reveals how Amazon continues to struggle with building a better AI brain for Alexa as competitors surge ahead.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, November 2 (#510)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #510 on November 2.
Much delayed Samsung One UI 7 beta may arrive soon — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak suggests that the Samsung One UI 7 is finally arriving soon.
With Android 16 coming early, Google announces the last major update beta for Android 15
By Scott Younker published
Google is launching a quarterly Android 15 release in December with the last major update looking to release sometime in March 2025.
OnePlus 13 is official and one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite powered phones
By Scott Younker published
The OnePlus 13 is finally official and one of the first phones to run Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 1 (#509)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #509 on November 1.
Microsoft hits pause on Recall once again — controversial feature needs more cook time
By Scott Younker published
Citing making the feature more secure, Microsoft delays releasing Recall again.
Windows 10 is officially dying next October — but you can get a year of extra support for $30
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft will give Windows 10 folks an extra year of security support if they pay $30. After that, it will be done.
Google Pixel Tablet 3 could be the laptop replacement we've been waiting for — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
More leaks from Google reveal that a Pixel Tablet 3 is in the works with a Tensor G6 chip and at least two USB-C ports
Surprise! Samsung just tipped to release Galaxy S25 Slim
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Samsung might release a thinner Galaxy S25 device after the mainline comes out, with plans to add it to the S26 lineup.
Samsung One UI 7 just revealed in huge leak — here’s all the new features
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a number of features expected to arrive with Samsung's One UI 7 custom Android skin, such as new icons and a redesigned Circle to Search capability.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 31 (#508)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #508 on October 31.
AMD to launch RDNA 4 GPUs in 2025 — adding AI capabilities, improved ray tracing
By Scott Younker published
During the Q3 earnings call, AMD confirmed that early 2025 would see the launch of RDNA 4 graphics cards.
PC Game Show: Most Wanted returns in December with 25 highly anticipated games
By Scott Younker published
The PC Game Show: Most Wanted returns to show off trailers for 25 of the most anticipated games in December.
Samsung One UI 7 shown with huge animation improvements in leaked video
By Scott Younker published
Leaked video purports to show improved, fluid animations in Samsung's One UI 7 Android skin.
We're not getting M4 MacBook Air yet — but Apple just gave the M2 and M3 MacBook Air 16GB of RAM
By Scott Younker published
An M4-powered MacBook isn't coming out, but current models are getting twice the RAM.
No more Galaxy? Samsung just tipped to rebrand its flagship phones
By Scott Younker last updated
With Samsung struggling to overtake the iPhone, even in Korea, the company is reportedly considering a rebrand.
OnePlus 13 rumors — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker last updated
The OnePlus 13 is likely to arrive at the end of this year. Here's what rumors are saying about potential design changes, new features and rumored release dates.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 30 (#507)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #507 on October 30.
Apple rumor says it's considering buying Intel as chipmaker continues to struggle
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple is looking at purchasing struggling chip manufacturer Intel.
Google Pixel 9a leak reveals a bigger, faster, more efficient mid-range phone
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveal a number of Pixel 9a phones that shows off a pretty powerful mid-range phone.
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