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 alleged hands-on video just showed magnetic Joy-cons for first time
By Scott Younker last updated
Another case maker has reportedly leaked a model of the Nintendo Switch 2 that shows how the Joy-Cons connect to the console.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, December 19 (#557)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #557 on December 19.

This new Z-Wave smart plug coming in 2025 has a crazy-long range of over a mile
By Scott Younker published
Shelly Shelly has announced a number of new Z-Wave smart home products with a huge range and more connectivity.

New Apple TV expected in 2025 — all the rumors so far
By Scott Younker published
Apple is rumored to release a new Apple TV set top streaming device in 2025. Here is every rumor we've heard about the new streamer.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, December 18 (#556)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #556 on December 18.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus images just leaked ahead of rumored Unpacked event
By Scott Younker published
A trio of images leaked purporting to show off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just tipped to have the world's smallest bezels
By Scott Younker published
A regular Samsung leaker claims that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have the smallest bezels ever.

An OLED iPad Mini is rumored to arrive in 2026 — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims we'll see an iPad Mini with an OLED display in 2026 and a foldable iPad Pro in 2027.

Every Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra color just leaked — here's what to expect
By Scott Younker published
Every color of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lineup has allegedly been leaked.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, December 17 (#555)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #555 on December 17.

Google and Apple warned by Congress to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores — here's the date
By Scott Younker last updated
US lawmakers sent a letter to Google and Apple warning both companies to prepare to remove TikTok from the app stores.

Millions of Netflix users just got an exclusive freebie that you can download right now
By Scott Younker published
Netflix just released a long-awaited sequel to one of the best games on the streaming service.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, December 14 (#552)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #552 on December 14.

Massive parking app data breach — how to see if you qualify for part of $32.8 million settlement
By Scott Younker published
A recent lawsuit against the ParkMobile app has been settled and people who used the app may be entitled to a portion of the settlement.

Apple promised CarPlay 2.0 in 2024 but is running out of time to actually release it
By Scott Younker published
Apple still has websites that claim CarPlay 2.0 is coming out this year, but it's looking less and less likely.

Google reportedly working on smart glasses that can hold prescription lenses
By Scott Younker published
A series of Google patents have popped up hinting at more smart glasses from the tech giant.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, December 13 (#551)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #551 on December 13.

iPhone 17 could be first iPhone ever with this new Apple component
By Scott Younker published
A new report shows Apple making an in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that will feature in several devices next year.

Microsoft Recall caught capturing credit card and Social Security numbers despite reassurances it won't
By Scott Younker published
A new report reveals that the controversial Windows Recall feature captures sensitive information despite filters.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak sounds like terrible news
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Samsung will ditch Qualcomm for its own Exynos chip on next year's Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable phone.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, December 12 (#550)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #550 on December 12.

Facebook and Instagram were down — latest updates on massive outage
By Scott Younker last updated
A number of Meta services suddenly went down including Instagram and Facebook.

Google smart glasses just got closer to real with huge Project Astra update
By Scott Younker published
Google has made a number of AI announcements today, including Gemini 2.0, updates to Project Astra and a new preview of its smart glasses prototype.
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