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
iPhone 17 leaker just shot down one of the biggest rumors
By Scott Younker published
After rumors that Apple was going back to aluminum for the iPhone 17 another leaker is refuting that.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE release date, price, specs, colors and latest news
By Scott Younker last updated
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 — Tuesday, December 3 (#541)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #541 on December 3.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, November 30 (#538)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #538 on November 30.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 29 (#537)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #537 on November 29.
Nintendo Switch 2 rumor says the new console could be revealed in January and launch in March
By Scott Younker last updated
A new leak claims that Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January and launch it in March.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, November 28 (#536)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #536 on November 28.
Apple tipped to enter development process for foldable iPhone — what that means
By Scott Younker published
Apple is reportedly entering the formal development process for the iPhone Flip.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus benchmark leaks — more powerful than the iPhone 16 Pro Max
By Scott Younker published
A new single benchmark leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus showcasing a powerful device.
AI comes to Motorola Razr phones as Motorola launches beta program
By Scott Younker published
Motorola announced the launch of a beta program for Razr and Razr Plus owners to test out new AI features first promised when the 2024 models launched.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, November 27 (#535)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #535 on November 27.
New patent hints that Samsung is working on a foldable handheld gaming console
By Scott Younker published
A new patent hints a potential future folding gaming handheld from Samsung
Noble just announced the most stunning earbuds we've ever seen — and they have 5 drivers
By Scott Younker published
The Noble FoKus Rex5 feature a pretty shell and possibly the first ever earbuds with 5 drivers.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, November 26 (#534)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #534 on November 26.
Meta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3: What should you buy for Black Friday?
By Scott Younker last updated
Meta is expected to announce the Quest 3S soon. We compare the already available Quest 3 to Meta's expected VR headset.
Roku just gave your Google TV a surprising upgrade for over 200 million people — here's what's coming
By Scott Younker published
The Roku Channel is getting better on devices with Google Tv as it integrates even more with the streaming service.
New iPhone 17 Air report just tipped design, specs and a major compromise
By Scott Younker last updated
A series of new rumors suggests major changes to the iPhone 17 Air and next year's Pro models.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 23 (#531)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #531 on November 23.
Samsung's One UI 7 is reportedly delayed again — Is December still possible?
By Scott Younker published
Another week, another report of Samsung delaying One UI 7, this time we may see it in December.
Microsoft's controversial Recall is back — but only if you're a Windows Insider
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft has brought the Windows 11 tool Recall back in preview for Windows Insiders.
Upgrading to your next Android phone will be even easier — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Google has a new tool meant to help make transferring to a new phone much easier especially with app logins.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 22 (#530)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #530 on November 22.
RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is here to stay — but there's a big security caveat
By Scott Younker published
iOS 18 may have added RCS support to the Messages app, but a Samsung announcement just highlighted that RCS encryption between iOS and Android is not currently supported
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