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
Meta Orion AR glasses — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a pair new AR holographic smartglasses, which point to an interesting future for wearables. Here's what we know so far.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, September 27 (#474)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #474? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple's mysterious 'HomeAccessory' device could have an A18 chip with a square display
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple is working on a new smart home device powered by an A18 chip and a square-ish screen
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE release date, price, specs, colors and latest news
By Scott Younker published
The wallet-friendly Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has arrived and here is everything you need to know about Samsung's latest phone.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, September 26 (#473)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #473? Here are some hints and the answers.
Meta Quest 3S preorders now live — how to get yours
By Scott Younker published
Meta Quest 3S preorders are now live. Here's the retailers with stock and when you can expect to receive your device.
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses just got a huge upgrade with live translation, multi-modal video and more
By Scott Younker published
Meta Connect 2024 is ongoing and Mark Zuckerberg revealed a new set of Meta-based smartglasses
iPhone 16 vs 16 Plus vs 16 Pro vs 16 Pro Max: Which iPhone is right for you?
By Scott Younker published
Each new iPhone 16 model comes with its own pros and cons. Here's our comparison of all four new iPhones to help you decide which one to pick.
Wear OS 5 coming to Pixel Watch and Pixel 2 — how to get the new OS
By Scott Younker published
Google is rolling out the latest Wear OS update to its older Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 devices.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, September 25 (#472)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #472? Here are some hints and the answers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra benchmarks just leaked — and it could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
By Scott Younker published
A newly leaked benchmark for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra claims to show the new phone running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
Nintendo Switch 2 leaks reveal new design and big news on specs
By Scott Younker published
A pair of leaks suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 will look like a bigger Switch and feature strong battery life.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, September 24 (#471)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #471? Here are some hints and the answers.
Nintendo files mysterious new device with the FCC — Nintendo VR on the way?
By Scott Younker published
Nintendo filed an FCC submission for a new device that hints at a potential AR or VR future of the company.
Apple releases urgent security update for iPhone 16 — get it right now
By Scott Younker published
New security update from Apple affects all four iPhone 16 models. Don't sleep on this update, install it right now.
watchOS 11 backlash — Apple Watch users are not happy over these missing watch faces
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple launched watchOS 11 this week and it's removed several old Watch faces and Apple fans are not happy.
Qualcomm reportedly approached Intel for massive takeover — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report claims Qualcomm reached out to Intel to buy the CPU company's factories. Here's everything we know so far about the reported deal, and what you need to know.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 21 (#468)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #468? Here are some hints and the answers.
Could a PlayStation handheld be on the way? New rumor says maybe
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims Sony is working on at least two different PlayStation 6 devices.
ChatGPT energy emergency — here's how much electricity OpenAI and others are sucking up per week
By Scott Younker published
New reports highlight a growing environmental impact of AI data centers and the costs of running them.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, September 20 (#467)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #467? Here are some hints and the answers.
Forget iPhone 16 — iPhone 18 tipped for this chip breakthrough
By Scott Younker published
A new report suggests the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature 2nm chips in 2026, while the iPhone 17 will get enhanced 3nm processors.
You don't need the 30th Anniversary PS5 Collection, but you'll want some of that sweet grey nostalgia
By Scott Younker published
Sony is celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation with an original PlayStation themed set of PS5 consoles and accessories.
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