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

NYT Pips today hints and answers: May 7
By Scott Younker last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Thursday, May 7 #1,061
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,061 on May 7.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could boast longer battery life but you won't get one until 2027
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's Galaxy Ring 2 should be an improvement with but it may not launch until 2027.

Apple $250 million settlement: how to get your payment and when they're going out
By Scott Younker published
Apple settled a lawsuit for $250 million, and you can claim a portion of it. Here's how to claim up to $95 per device.

The iPhone Fold could finally solve the biggest headache with foldable phones — here is how Apple is redesigning foldables from the inside out
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims the iPhone Fold could be the most repairable foldable on the market when it launches.

'Only Chromium-based browser I've tested that behaves this way': Microsoft Edge has a huge password vulnerability researcher claims
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser reportedly stores saved passwords in cleartext by design.

OpenAI reportedly fast tracking ChatGPT phone for 2027 launch — and this is the 'headline spec'
By Scott Younker published
OpenAI's rumored AI phone appears to have some key specs in place and could arrive sooner than you think.

Roku and TCL accused of 'bricking' TVs with poor software updates in new class action lawsuit
By Scott Younker last updated
A new class action lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of degrading performance with "defective" software updates.

iOS 26.5 releases soon — all the new features coming to your iPhone
By Scott Younker published
The latest version of iOS 26.5 should be released this May with some changes, including ads in Apple Maps.

Apple predicted to use 'aggressive pricing' for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
By Scott Younker published
Apple is reportedly planning aggressive pricing for iPhone 18 Pro models per an analyst prediction.

iPhone Fold: 3 technologies Apple is reportedly using to (finally) kill the crease
By Scott Younker published
Apple reportedly has three ways to prevent the dreaded crease so common in other foldable phones.

Samsung teases AI smart glasses but reveals memory shortage could get worse in recent earnings call
By Scott Younker published
During a recent earnings call, Samsung teased AI smart glasses. Here's what the company brass said.

Apple Glasses rumored to feature Vision Pro-style hand gestures, but Mark Gurman is skeptical
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims Apple is developing AI smart glasses that would feature gesture controls.

Forget AirPods Pro — 'AirPods Ultra' are rumored to get these 2 big upgrades
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor suggests Apple is still working on a set of AirPods with a camera that helps run Siri.

Netflix finally embraces vertical video with redesigned iPhone app: here's what it looks like now
By Scott Younker published
Netflix has updated its iPhone app with a new vertical video feed, redesigned navigation and more.

'Finally something different': Leaker teases Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra concept with a new camera bar design
By Scott Younker published
A prominent leaker reveals a potential Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra concept.

Apple has reportedly 'stopped work on the Vision Pro' — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
Apple is reportedly done with the Vision Pro and discontinuing the VR headset after lackluster sales.

Crazy rumor suggests Apple is considering getting rid of MagSafe on future iPhones
By Scott Younker published
A strange rumor suggests Apple is debating whether or not to keep MagSafe in future iPhones.

iOS 27 reportedly getting AI photo editing 'overhaul' — here's all the new features
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple is developing a suite of new AI-based tools for editing photos in iOS 27.

Apple just unveiled cheaper App Store subscriptions — here's how they work
By Scott Younker published
Apple is giving developers a new option for subscriptions offered through the App Store.

Social media scams cost Americans more than $2.1 billion last year, according to the FTC
By Scott Younker published
According to a new FTC report, 30% of reported scams in 2025 began on social media, costing consumers more than $2.1 billion.

Samsung Galaxy Glasses renders just leaked — here's what they look like
By Scott Younker published
A new set of leaked renders reveals Samsung 'Jinju' smart glasses.

Xbox Game Pass and Discord tier leaks
By Scott Younker published
A new "Game Pass Starter Edition" for Discord Nitro subscribers has leaked and here's what it offers.
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