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
NVIDIA accused of scraping 80 years worth of videos daily to train AI models — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report alleges that NVIDIA has been scraping videos from YouTube and Netflix to train AI models.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, August 7 (#423)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #423? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple drops brand new Distraction Control for Safari on iPhones — what it does
By Scott Younker published
Apple dropped a Distraction Control feature for Safari with the fifth iOS 18 beta, designed to make browsing the web less annoying.
OnePlus 13 rumors — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker last updated
The OnePlus 13 is likely to arrive at the end of this year. Here's what rumors are saying about potential design changes, new features and rumored release dates.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, August 6 (#422)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #422? Here are some hints and the answers.
Google's TV streaming box may cost as much as an Apple TV — what we know so far
By Scott Younker published
Rumors claim the streaming box Google plans to launch as Chromecast replaceemnt will arrive in September with a price that's twice as high as the Chromecast's.
Google search declared monopoly in landmark antitrust case — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
A federal judge has declared that Google is an illegal monopoly when it comes to online search. Here's what that means and what comes next in the case.
WhatsApp starts rolling out Events planning feature for group chants — here’s how it works
By Scott Younker published
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for group chats that lets you plan events and meetings within the chat.
I may never play on PC again now that my favorite shooter is on PS5
By Scott Younker published
We take a hands-on look at Riot Game's translation of the first-person shooter Valorant from PC to consoles
Foldable iPad tipped to drop in 2026 with the foldable iPhone
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor suggests that 2026 will see the release of both a folding iPhone but also a foldable iPad.
Google kills ‘Dear Sydney’ Gemini AI ad after intense backlash
By Scott Younker published
After intense backlash, Google has pulled the Gemini AI ad "Dear Sydney" from Olympics coverage.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, August 3 (#419)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #419? Here are some hints and the answers.
TikTok sued by DOJ over collecting data on millions of American children
By Scott Younker published
Another day, another lawsuit as the DOJ sues TikTok, claiming the social media giant broke child privacy laws.
NZXT will now rent you a gaming PC — here's what it really costs
By Scott Younker published
Gaming PC NZXT builder has a new PC subscription service that allows players to rent a gaming rig for a monthly fee. Does it actually make financial sense?
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, August 2 (#418)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #418? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple on DOJ antitrust suit: 'No relation to reality'
By Scott Younker published
Apple finally responded in court to the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit that alleges the tech giant has an illegal monopoly.
New Google Nest smart thermostat revealed in TikTok unboxing video — what's new
By Scott Younker published
Google's 4th-generation Nest smart thermostat has been revealed in a TikTok unboxing video, and it looks a lot different.
Google is working on a Spotify extension for Gemini — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
A code breakdown revealed that Google is working on a Spotify extension for the Gemini AI assistant.
Samsung can't win the thin war as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold leaked to be even skinnier
By Scott Younker last updated
New rumors suggest that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be much thinner and lighter, even more so than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, August 1 (#417)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #417? Here are some hints and the answers.
Amazon found responsible for sale of hazardous 3rd-party products — ordered to recall 400,000 items
By Scott Younker last updated
A ruling by a U.S. regulator deemed Amazon responsible for 3rd-party products. As a result, hundreds of thousands of products are being recalled.
Google Pixel 9 key specs just leaked before launch — there’s good and bad news
By Scott Younker published
New rumors suggest the Pixel 9 series will receive a minor update with the Tensor G4, but it'll also get a nice memory bump.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, July 31 (#416)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #416? Here are some hints and the answers.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.