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

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, February 22 (#622)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #622 on February 22.

Google just stopped selling the Chromecast — and this is the replacement
By Scott Younker published
Google has finally put the Chromecast to rest as the streaming stick is no longer available for sale from the tech giant.

Apple shuts down iPhone 16e speculation that C1 modem is to blame for lack of MagSafe
By Scott Younker published
As people continue to speculate as to why Apple declined to include MagSafe on the iPhone 16e, Apple denies the C1 modem is responsible.

iPhone 16e pops up on Geekbench — and its far weaker than the iPhone 16
By Scott Younker published
A Geekbench score for the iPhone 16e popped up revealing okay numbers, but much worse than even the base iPhone 16.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, February 21 (#621)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #621 on February 21.

iPhone 17 Pro rumor says Apple will finally steal this feature from Samsung Galaxy phones
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 Pro models could get reverse charging.

OnePlus reportedly developing massive smartphone batteries — what we know
By Scott Younker published
OnePlus is reportedly working on massive 8,000mAh batteries for future smartphones.

The iPhone 15 Pro is getting one of the best iPhone 16 Pro features for free soon
By Scott Younker published
The iPhone 15 Pro also supports Apple Intelligence and will soon get access to the one of its best AI features.

iPhone 16e launch updates — everything you need to know
By John Velasco last updated
Apple just announced the iPhone 16E. Here's everything we know about the new budget iPhone.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, February 20 (#620)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #620 on February 20.

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.
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