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
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Thursday, July 18, #403
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #403? Here are some hints and the answers
The Apple Watch accessory you never knew you needed is coming soon
By Scott Younker published
A new third-party Apple Watch accessory turns the smartwatch into an adorable little iPod.
T-Mobile is the fastest mobile network but I'm not switching — here's why
By Scott Younker published
A new report highlights T-Mobile's network speed dominance over Verizon and AT&T but that may not be enough to entice you to switch carreirs.
MacBook Pro M5 tipped to arrive in 2025 with new compact camera module
By Scott Younker published
A report claims that Apple will integrate a new compact camera module in M5-powered MacBooks, which is expected to arrive in 2025.
Don’t have $1,900? Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI features are coming to older Samsung phones
By Scott Younker last updated
Samsung foldable phone features are coming to older phones, but it's not clear when.
I play board games nearly every day, and these are 9 Prime Day deals I recommend
By Scott Younker last updated
Prime Day is here, so if you're looking for a deal on some of the best board games, we've got you covered.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Wednesday, July 17, #402
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #402? Here are some hints and the answers
Nothing wants users to 3D print their own CMF Phone 1 accessories
By Scott Younker published
Nothing is encouraging buyers of the CMF Phone 1 to 3D print their own accessories or design them.
Sling TV just gave users a massive streaming upgrade for free
By Scott Younker published
Sling TV is adding 4K streaming for free and kicking it off with a broadcast of the MLB All-Star game with a couple of caveats.
Samsung's Apple Vision Pro competitor could launch in March 2025
By Scott Younker last updated
Last week, Samsung and Google announced that a new XR headset will be available in 2024, but a new report suggests it won't arrive until 2025.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Tuesday, July 16, #401
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #401? Here are some hints and the answers
Google continues to backpedal away from AI Overviews — could Reddit be to blame?
By Scott Younker published
With a disastrous launch in May, Google has been steadily backpedaling away from AI Overviews, as the company attempts to fix or reduce its presence in search results.
HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 will be the first AMD-powered Copilot + PC — here's what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
HP will release the first Copilot+ PC powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 300 processor this August. It could be more powerful than Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite.
Google could improve QR code scanning on Android — and not with Circle to Search
By Scott Younker published
A new report teases updates to QR scanning in Android along with some other minor tweaks to make one-handed use easier.
9 best games of 2024 (so far) on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon published
These are the best games we've played in 2024 (to date) from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Apple launches website promoting Apple Watches for kids — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A new website from Apple is extolling Apple Watches for kids as a stop gap before the inevitable phone purchase.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Saturday, July 13, #398
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #398? Here are some hints and the answers
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL just leaked in hands-on video — here’s your first look
By Scott Younker published
Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL leak in new TikTok videos showing how the phones compare in size and texture.
iPhone 17 will get the new 2nm A19 Pro chip after all according to new leak
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor suggests that the iPhone 17 will get the 2nm A19 Pro as production starts early at Apple's partner TSMC.
Wear OS 5 update may block older watch faces — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Wear OS 5 will only support the Watch Face Format, meaning only approved watch faces will be supported.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Finding the ultimate Samsung phone
By Scott Younker last updated
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently our favorite Samsung phone, but the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has now arrived. This Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off looks at how these phones compare.
Apple finally lets you transfer Google Photos to iCloud — here's how
By Scott Younker published
Apple and Google have collaborate to create a tool that enables users to transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud. Here's how it works.
Apple cuts trade-in value for some iPhones, Android phones and Macs — here's what you can get now
By Scott Younker published
Apple has adjusted the trade-in values for several devices, with reductions on iPhone 14 devices, select Macs and the Galaxy S22 from Samsung.
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Friday, July 12, #397
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #397? Here are some hints and the answers
Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are losing one of best features in Samsung's smartwatches — but why?
By Scott Younker published
Wireless PowerShare won't work with the either the Galaxy Watch 7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra, which also will charge slowly on older chargers due to changes to the bottom of the watch.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!