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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

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Google will soon let you add your passport to Google Wallet — here's how it works

By Scott Younker published 17 October 24

Google is testing the ability to add your Passport to Google Wallet in a beta program

Mobile Apps

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 17 (#494)

By Scott Younker published 17 October 24

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #494 on October 17.

Gaming

OnePlus 13 image leaked — here’s our first look at the flagship phone

By Scott Younker published 17 October 24

OnePlus 13 will launch in China soon and it's getting a slight redesign. Plus, we get a look at the new Oppo Find X8.

OnePlus Phones

New study sends nearly 1TB of data per second over 6G network — 9000 times faster than 5G

By Scott Younker published 17 October 24

A new study looking at 6G connectivity managed to send nearly 1TB of data in a second, which would be 9000 times faster than current 5G networks.

Phones

Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus and HBO Max logos on a phone

FTC announces 'Click to Cancel' rule for canceling subscription services — what you need to know

By Scott Younker published 16 October 24

The Federal Trade Commission is looking into making canceling subscriptions an easier process.

Tech

Apple teases when iOS 18.1 update will arrive with Apple Intelligence features

By Scott Younker published 16 October 24

Apple is launching the next iteration of iOS 18 soon, and we have an idea of when the update will arrive.

iPhones

Google gives Google Shopping an AI makeover — here's what's new

By Scott Younker published 16 October 24

Google is revamping Google Shopping with personalized options and AI-powered search

Search Engines

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First OnePlus 13R specs leaked — tipped for 6,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip

By Scott Younker published 16 October 24

A new leak gives us the first idea of what next year's OnePlus 13R mid-range will be capable of and it's powerful.

OnePlus Phones