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
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.
OpenAI day 5 LIVE: ChatGPT comes to Apple Intelligence
By Ryan Morrison last updated
OpenAI is announcing something new every weekday until December 20. So far we've had o1, ChatGPT Canvas and Sora but there's a lot more to come.
Sonos caps off a rough year for its redesigned app with one last update — here's what's new
By Scott Younker published
Sonos has released what is likely the last update of the year for the beleaguered app.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, December 11 (#549)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #549 on December 11.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series just tipped for price hike in new report — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
Reports indicate that the Galaxy S25 series could see a price hike in Korea, which could also happen for the U.S.
Apple's next HomePod tipped to launch next year with an OLED display
By Scott Younker published
Apple is reportedly going to launch the next HomePod next year with a 6 to 7-inch OLED display.
Chris Evans reportedly returning to the Marvel Universe in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Chris Evans will make his way back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the next Avengers flick.
Nintendo Switch 2 load times could be way faster according to new leak
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims the Switch 2 will use SD Express memory cards, suggesting a faster console.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, December 10 (#548)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #548 on December 10.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera specs just leaked — and it's a big improvement
By Scott Younker published
A very specific leak of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras leaked showing an improved ultrawide lens.
Samsung's smart glasses leak just confirmed key design details
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a key detail about the Samsung smart glasses expected to launch next year.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, December 7 (#545)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #545 on December 7.
Apple preparing 3-year modem rollout in bid to outdo Qualcomm — starting with the iPhone SE 4
By Scott Younker published
Apple is working on an in-house modem chip for iPhones that will debut in 2025.
OnePlus Watch 3 just revealed in FCC filing — here's the biggest upgrade
By Scott Younker published
The OnePlus Watch 3 was spotted in FCC listings revealing a much improved and larger smart watch.
Apple's roadmap for next 5 years just leaked — including a giant foldable iPad
By Scott Younker last updated
A new leak appears to reveal Apple's road map for displays on its products. And that includes plans for a foldable iPad as well as OLED displays on MacBooks.
Honda recalls over 200,000 SUVs due to fuel system issue that may cause fires — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A number of Honda vehicles are being recalled due to a potentially faulty fuel pump.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, December 6 (#544)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #544 on December 6.
Microsoft does not want you running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC — here's how it will pressure users
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft is planning to add watermarks and settings notifications on unsupported PCs running Windows 11 due to a lack of TPM 2.0.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, December 5 (#543)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #543 on December 5.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 not showing up? — here's how to find or fix it
By Scott Younker published
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here but if it isn't showing up for you here are three fixes to get it working.
iPad Pro 2025 just tipped to be first-ever Apple device with M5 chip
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple will release the M5 chip in the iPad Pro next year, but not until late in the year.
I just tried Xreal's new smart glasses and they're a leap forward for AR
By Scott Younker last updated
Xreal announced two new smart glasses with a chip built in to take care of video output and spatial computing.
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #542 on December 4.
By Scott Younker published
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