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 — analyst just gave his price prediction ahead of launch
By Scott Younker published
An analyst predicted the price for the Nintendo Switch 2, citing audience psychology and how Nintendo wants to position itself.

The Humane AI Pin is officially dead — and HP is buying the company's assets for $116 million
By Scott Younker published
After a disastrous launch and a fumbling follow up, Humane and its AI Pin has finally sold and the devices will likely brick soon.

Hurry! Download your Kindle eBooks before Amazon won't let you anymore
By Scott Younker published
Amazon is ending the ability to download and transfer books from you computer to your Kindle. Here's when that ends.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, February 19 (#619)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #619 on February 19.

Apple Vision Pro major upgrade tipped with visionOS 2.4 — here's all the new features
By Scott Younker published
Apple reportedly looks to expand options for the Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence and other new features.

Acer just announced 10% price increase in response to Trump tariffs
By Scott Younker published
Acer's CEO has announced that Acer products will be getting a 10-percent directly because of the Donald Trump tariffs.

Latest Windows 11 update reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system
By Scott Younker published
The latest Windows 11 update may be breaking several major areas of Windows 11 24H2.

Siri 2.0 isn't ready for the limelight as Apple runs into bugs and delays
By Scott Younker published
A big report claims that Apple is falling behind on getting an overhauled Siri out the door, if at all.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, February 15 (#615)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #615 on February 15.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, February 13 (#613)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #613 on February 13.

iPhone SE 4 just tipped for record-breaking sales ahead of launch next week
By Scott Younker last updated
The iPhone SE 4 could be one of the most popular iPhones when it launches.

Netflix briefly plays nice with Apple TV integration — quickly disappears to crush your dreams
By Scott Younker published
Netflix briefly offered integration with the Apple TV app before quickly getting taken down.

Foldable iPhone leaker just tipped size of both displays
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor supposedly reveals the screen size of Apple's much-rumored foldable iPhone.

We won't be getting the OnePlus Open 2 this year
By Scott Younker published
Unfortunately, it looks like American fans of the OnePlus Open won't be getting the sequel this year.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, February 14 (#614)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #614 on February 14.

Apple's Studio Display may be getting a welcome Mini LED upgrade
By Scott Younker published
The next Apple Studio Display may be getting a welcome upgrade according to a new leak.

Igloo recalls over 1 million coolers due to fingertip amputation hazards
By Scott Younker published
Covering a variety of models sold between 2019 and 2024, rolling Igloo coolers have been recalled due to crushing and amputation hazards.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards launch next week — will you be able to get one?
By Scott Younker published
Nvidia officially announced that the affordable RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards are coming in a week.

Apple reportedly exploring humanoid robots for the home
By Scott Younker published
New reports indicate that Apple is working toward a robotic future starting in the home.

Nintendo Switch 2 patent reveals Joy-Cons surprise
By Scott Younker published
A new patent hints that the Switch 2 can be used upside down.

PlayStation State of Play live updates — Metal Gear Solid Delta, MindsEye, and more announced
By Scott Younker last updated
PlayStation is holding its next State of Play today starting where a number of big announcements including a new God of War are expected.

YouTube TV upgrades just teased for millions — here's what's coming
By Scott Younker published
YouTube made a number of announcements in a blog post that also teased future features for YouTube TV.

New Galaxy S25 Ultra's durability test throws cold water on Samsung's claims
By Scott Younker published
Samsung claimed that the S25 Ultra is the most durable Galaxy phone ever, but is it?
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