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
OpenAI launches SearchGPT in direct threat to Google — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
OpenAI has announced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that could rival Google and Perplexity
Public Wi-Fi is a security nightmare — Apple working to make it safer
By Scott Younker last updated
A newly granted patent to Apple suggests the company is looking into ways to make public wi-fi safer to access.
Spotify Deluxe — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker last updated
A more expensive Deluxe tier is coming to Spotify and should bring improved audio quality.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Thursday, July 25, #410
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #410? Here are some hints and the answers
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 just fully leaked ahead of launch — here’s what’s new
By Scott Younker published
A surprise leak of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds appeared on Amazon showing off a redesigned pair of headphones.
AI music generator Udio just got a massive upgrade — here's what's new
By Scott Younker published
Version 1.5 of the AI music generator Udio just released, bringing several new features and massive audio improvements.
There's a hidden benefit to your Netflix subscription — 80 new games coming
By Scott Younker last updated
Netflix is planning on bringing a ton of new gaming tiles to the streamer's gaming hub, mostly based on Netflix shows.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Wednesday, July 24, #409
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #408? Here are some hints and the answers
WhatsApp looking to add AirDrop-esque feature to iPhones — what we know
By Scott Younker published
WhatsApp is developing an AirDrop-like feature for Android and now it sounds like it's coming to iPhones as well.
Apple's foldable iPhone just tipped to launch in 2026 — but there's two big obstacles
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report says that the long-rumored iPhone Flip has moved out of the conceptual stage, as Apple looks to develope a foldable iPhone that can come out a few years from now.
Spotify confirms more expensive Deluxe tier coming — here's what you'll pay
By Scott Younker published
During an earnings call, Spotify confirmed that a spendier Deluxe tier is coming to the service. Perhaps we'll finally get hi-fi audio.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Tuesday, July 23, #408
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #408? Here are some hints and the answers
Verizon tops T-Mobile in new study on 5G reliability — what it means for you
By Scott Younker published
New studies on mobile networks finds that Verizon is tops across the board, while T-Mobile has more coverage and speed. And AT&T?
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL just leaked in new images — let’s take a gander
By Scott Younker published
After Google officially unveiled images of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, new leaked images of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL leaked out.
iPhone SE 4 key features just tipped in new leak — you might wanna skip iPhone 16
By Scott Younker last updated
New iPhone SE 4 rumors hint at massive upgrades for the budget-friendly iPhone including an OLED display, 48MP camera and an A18 chipset.
I waited 11 years for College Football 25 — it's the return to NCAA football EA needed to make
By Scott Younker published
EA’s long dormant college football franchise returns with College Football 25 and despite some flaws, it’s a welcome return to the gridiron.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Saturday, July 20, #405
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #405? Here are some hints and the answers
Google's URL shortener service is ending — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Google adds to the infamous graveyard by shuttering its popular URL shortener. Anything with goog.gl will stop working in 2025.
Huge Microsoft outage hits airlines — live updates on Delta, United, American, Southwest and more
By Scott Younker last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has taken thousands of PCS and servers offline and airlines seem to be particularly hard hit.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Friday, July 19, #404
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #404? Here are some hints and the answers
Pixel Watch Find my Device support on the way — eventually
By Scott Younker published
A code teardown found that Google's Find My Device network support is coming to Pixel Watches.
Google Pixel 9 Pro official design just revealed by Google — here’s your first look
By Scott Younker published
With Made by Google less than a month away, Google has released a teaser video showing off the Pixel 9 Pro phone.
Google Pixel Watch 3 pricing just leaked — and it’s bad news
By Scott Younker published
European prices for Google's Pixel Watch 3 have leaked, revealing price increases and potential strap colors.
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