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
Microsoft just paused Windows 11 24H2 update for many PCs due to crashes and freezes
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft put a hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update because of compatibility issues across a broad spectrum of PCs.
Google Pixel Watch 5 key specs just leaked — here’s what’s coming
By Scott Younker published
The Google Pixel Watch 5 may ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear platform in exchange for a custom Tensor chip.
Apple tipped to launch M5-powered iPad Pro in late 2025 — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new report suggests that Apple will release an M5-powered iPad Pro in 2025, most likely in the late spring.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, October 26 (#503)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #503 on October 26.
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller brings the Hall Effect to Android gaming
By Scott Younker published
8BitDo just announced the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller which is company's first mobile game controller.
Google Tensor G5 and G6 chips forecasted to lag behind Apple and Qualcomm
By Scott Younker published
A new leak purports to show Google's Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 getting markedly better, but still lackluster compared to Apple and Samsung in performance.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to feature 324 megapixel main camera
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a 324 megapixel main camera, this may not be true.
Minecraft losing VR support next year — here's how to enjoy it while you can
By Scott Younker published
Minecraft developer Mojang confirmed that VR support is going away in 2025.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, October 25 (#502)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #502 on October 25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leak just revealed colors for every model
By Scott Younker published
After learning about potential Galaxy S25 Ultra colors earlier this week, a new leak lists alleged colors for the other Galaxy S25 models.
Google Calendar just got the dark mode we’ve been waiting for — here’s how to activate it
By Scott Younker published
Google is rolling out a new Calendar update that adds dark mode and a slight redesign.
New Google longevity plan could allow Android phones to get 7 years of updates
By Scott Younker published
A long-simmering Google plan to keep Android devices up to date is coming to fruition with the Google Requirement Freeze program
Apple just teased M4 Mac launch date with a week of Mac announcements
By Scott Younker last updated
The latest speculation has Apple launching the new M4 Macs next week.
Apple reportedly working on entry-level iPad 11
By Scott Younker published
A brief report hints at a new entry-level iPad is in the works at Apple along with refrehsed iPad Air models and new iPad keyboards.
M4 MacBook Air launch timing just tipped in new report
By Scott Younker published
A new report has Apple releasing an M4 MacBook Air in early 2025.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 24 (#501)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #501 on October 24.
iOS 18.2 developer beta is live with Visual Intelligence, Image Playground and ChatGPT — all the new AI features for your iPhone
By Scott Younker published
iOS 18.2 finally brings some real Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone. Here's how to access the new tools.
Report: Apple may stop producing Vision Pro by next month
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple has reduced production of the Vision Pro headset and may stop altogether in November.
Google Pixel 9a just tipped for surprise downgrade
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that next year's Google Pixel 9a will feature a surprising downgrade of the main camera from 64MP to 48.
FCC wants unlocked phone rules to change, but AT&T and T-Mobile have other ideas
By Scott Younker published
T-Mobile and AT&T have responded to a proposed FCC rule that would unlock phones sooner.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 23 (#500)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #500 on October 23.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 22 (#499)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #499 on October 22.
Netflix shuts down AAA video game studio — here’s what we know
By Scott Younker published
Netflix abruptly shut down their AAA video game studio, Blue, without ever releasing a game.
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