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

Google promises Siri powered by Gemini is coming later this year
By Scott Younker published
Google confirmed that a Gemini-powered version of Siri is coming later this year. Here's what that means for your iPhone.

I went hands on with the new Framework Laptop Pro 13 — an upgradable laptop that finally feels top of the line
By Scott Younker published
Framework has a new Pro model laptop that still offers repairability and upgrade options and we went hands on.

Xbox is giving Game Pass Ultimate a rare price cut — but there's a Call of Duty catch
By Scott Younker published
Xbox is lowering the price of Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99, but the trade-off is that future Call of Duty games will no longer be Day One.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro revealed, and it’s a ground-up redesign of our favorite modular laptop
By Scott Younker published
Framework just unveiled its completely redesigned Laptop 13 Pro for power users that don’t want to sacrifice repairability for a smaller notebook.

Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO: John Ternus takes over Sept 1
By Scott Younker published
After 15 years at the helm of Apple, Tim Cook is handing over the reins to John Ternus.

GoPro announces Mission 1 prices, and point and shoots are now in big trouble
By Scott Younker published
GoPro announced pricing for its new line of Mission 1 cameras, which make for attractive alternatives for point-and-shoot cams.

Forget Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra just tipped for highly anticipated battery upgrade
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims Samsung could dramatically alter the battery for Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Microsoft reportedly redesigning Start Menu in Windows 11 after actually listening to user complaints
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft is reportedly redesigning the Windows 11 Start Menu after listening to user complaints. Here's what's coming.

Google settles lawsuit over Android data harvesting: how to collect your piece of the $135 million settlement
By Scott Younker published
Google recently settled a class action lawsuit over collecting Android user data for $135 million. Here's how to claim your piece.

Meta will raise prices on the Quest 3 and 3S starting Saturday, April 19: here's how much more you'll pay
By Scott Younker published
Meta announced that it would raise prices on its VR headsets starting April 19. Here's how much they'll cost.

Apple could launch 7 new smart home devices this year — but there's a catch
By Scott Younker published
Apple has big plans for smart home devices that start with these 7 devices but there's a big Siri catch

Amazon launches updated Fire TV Stick HD that's slimmer and doesn't require a wall adapter
By Scott Younker published
Amazon just refreshed its Fire TV Stick HD streaming stick by changing how its powered and slimming it down.

Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here's how to watch
By Scott Younker published
Future Games Show returns for its Summer Showcase with more than 50 trailers, demos and deep dives into upcoming games.

DJI announces new Lito drone, possibly the last one coming to the US
By Scott Younker published
The DJI Lito has appeared in FCC filings suggesting it could be the last new drone released in the US by the company.

Apple Maps ads are coming — here's what they look like in iOS 26.5
By Scott Younker published
The latest beta version of iOS 26 seems to be testing out how ads will work in Apple Maps.

Booking.com confirms massive data breach that could impact millions of travelers — how to stay safe
By Scott Younker published
The travel site Booking.com has been impacted by a data breach that affects an undisclosed number of customers.

MacBook Neo inventory has reportedly sold out — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Apple has reportedly run out of MacBook Neo stock and put rush orders in with supply partners. Here's how long you'll wait to get one.

iPhone Fold report reveals this is how Apple is killing the crease
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims to know how the Apple will get rid of the crease in the iPhone Fold.

Roku just got 22 new free channels — here's what you can watch now
By Scott Younker published
The Roku Channel just added 22 new channels. Here's what's on offer and how to see them.

Sony will allegedly launch three PS6 systems, including two consoles and a handheld, claims leaker
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims Sony plans to release three PS6 systems: two consoles and a handheld device.

Snap and Qualcomm team up for 'the future of Specs' — aiming to make smart glasses 'more human and grounded in the real world'
By Scott Younker published
Snap and Qualcomm announced the continuation of their partnership to create better smart glasses.

‘Don’t be a victim!’ NSA warns to reboot your router right now
By Scott Younker published
The NSA wants U.S. citizens to reboot their router to help avoid attacks from malicious actors.

iPhone 18 rumor hints at changes to Dynamic Island, but I have my doubts — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Could it be that Apple has yet to finalize the design of the Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 Pro models?
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