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
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Monday, November 18 (#526)
By Dave LeClair published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #526 on November 18.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, November 17 (#525)
By Dave LeClair published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #525 on November 17.
Samsung ready to take on Meta Ray-Ban glasses with its own smart glasses — here’s when
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is reportedly going to released its version of smart glasses in late 2025 with very familiar specs.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, November 16 (#524)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #524 on November 16.
US confirms Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon behind several telecom breaches — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The FBI has confirmed that Chinese hackers were responsible for a series of telecommunication breaches that may have lasted months.
Amazon Prime Video may get YouTube TV's awesome multiview feature
By Scott Younker published
A code teardown revealed that Amazon is working on its own version of multiview for Prime Video.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, November 15 (#523)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #523 on November 15.
Samsung Galaxy S25 launch date just tipped — and the S25 Slim could be at Unpacked
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 lineup in January 2025, and now we have a potential date.
Google Maps just got 5 big upgrades — and there's one that can save you a ton of time
By Scott Younker last updated
Google announced a number of new features to ease holiday travel covering everything from public transit to EV driving.
Microsoft announces 365 and Copilot price hike — here's how much more you'll pay
By Scott Younker published
For enterprise users, Microsoft is raising the price of 365 Copilot subscriptions on certain plans.
Samsung tri-fold phone reportedly coming next year — and we just got the first details on the design
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims Samsung will launch a tri-fold phone in 2025 with an "innovative" form factor.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, November 14 (#522)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #522 on November 14.
DirecTV launches free streaming service with over 70 channels to fight Tubi — here's what's you can watch
By Scott Younker published
DirecTV is launching a new free ad supported TV service with more than 70 channels on offer.
Samsung smart glasses could be in the works based on new XR headset patent
By Scott Younker published
Samsung has delayed its AR headset but a new patent outlines how the device might work.
Apple's biggest new product for 2025 just revealed in extensive new report
By Scott Younker published
A new set of rumors reveal a number of features that a March 2025 Apple smart home device may feature.
This kazoo-like attachment turns your smartphone into a musical instrument —here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
The Zefiro is a MIDI wind controller that can attach to your smartphone and turn it into a wind instrument.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, November 13 (#521)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #521 on November 13.
Pizza Hut just unveiled a 3D-printed ‘Pizza Warmer’ that uses a PS5 to keep your slices hot
By Scott Younker published
Pizza Hut Canada released files for a 3D-printed pizza warmer that sits on top of your PS5.
Apple execs reveal why the redesigned Mac mini M4 features a hidden power button
By Scott Younker published
In an interview, two Apple execs discussed why the power button on the Mac mini M4 is hidden on the bottom.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, November 12 (#520)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #520 on November 12.
FBI issues alert over hackers posing as law enforcement to steal private information
By Scott Younker published
An alert from the FBI warns that hackers are posing as law enforcement officials to quickly gain access to sensitive data from companies.
Samsung's One UI 7 beta release date just tipped — and it's coming here first
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the One UI 7 update for Galaxy phones will finally see the light of day in less than a week, with a beta available for U.S. and South Korean smartphone users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE leak just revealed key specs — including what chip it will use
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims to know what chip Samsung will use to power the Galaxy Z Flip FE, a rumored budget version of Samsung's high-end foldable.
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