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

I use an iPhone but this new Google Maps feature just might convince me to switch to a Pixel — here's why
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps has a new mode that reduces battery usage in case your phone is low. But it's not available for every device yet - here's how to know when (and if) it's coming to your phone.

Secretlab is offering massive discounts ahead of Black Friday — save up to $249 on a new gaming chair and desk bundle right now
By Scott Younker published
Ahead of Black Friday, Secretlab is knocking hundreds off its gaming chairs, desks and bundles.

Google was down — Live updates on the outage that affected Drive, Sheets and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
People are reporting issues with Google Drive and other Workspace services.

Steam Machine Is Back: live updates on Valve's console comeback and Steam Frame VR launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Valve has revealed a trio of Steam hardware devices including a new living room console and a VR headset. Here's a live look at what's coming.

November Pixel Drop is here — these are the 3 major upgrades coming to your Google phone
By Scott Younker last updated
Google’s latest Pixel Drop for November 2025 allows you to edit photos directly in Google Messages, adds power-saving to Google Maps, and more.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra key specs just leaked — and the biggest charging upgrade in 6 years
By Scott Younker published
New leak claims Samsung will finally upgrade the charging speed for the Galaxy S26 Ultra from 15W to 25W.

New Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus images reveal last-minute design changes and an Apple-like copy
By Scott Younker published
A pair of leaks reveal new renders for the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus that were allegedly updated thanks to the cancellation of the S26 Edge.

President Trump proposes $2,000 tariff rebate check — here's who could get it
By Scott Younker published
President Trump floated the idea of giving every American adult $2,000 out of the US’ collected tariff revenue. Here’s everything you need to know about these proposed tariff checks.

FAA flight reductions — what travelers can do as hundreds of flights canceled
By Scott Younker published
With the government shutdown ongoing, the FAA has reduced flights and affected thousands of flights heading into the holiday season. Here's what you need to know.

Up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners at risk after massive data breach — drivers licenses, SSNs and more exposed
By Scott Younker published
A two-week cyberattack in March of 2025 may have left millions of Hyundai and Kia owners' sensitive information risk.

As YouTube TV vs Disney war drags on, Hulu with Live TV steps in with a killer deal
By Scott Younker published
This discount is only available through November 18

GTA 6 now delayed until Nov. 2026 as Take-Two CEO says 'when our competitors go to market before something was ready, bad things happen'
By Scott Younker last updated
Rockstar has announced a major delay for GTA 6, saying it will allow the developer to deliver "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."

YouTube TV backlash — 24% of subscribers say they're canceling as Disney war rages on
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report claims nearly a quarter of YouTube TV subscribers are threatening to leave.

Google issues security warning for millions — AI-powered malware is here
By Scott Younker last updated
Google has warned that AI-powered malware is circulating that is virulent and harder to detect than most malware. Here's why, and what it means for you.

ESPN star pleads with Google and Disney to figure out YouTube TV issues to save sports
By Scott Younker published
ESPN on-air talent Pat McAfee tells Disney and Google to knock it off over YouTube TV deal.

The cheap MacBook is apparently very real — here's when it's coming
By Scott Younker last updated
New leaks claim Apple is developing a budget MacBook laptop to take on Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

$1.5 billion Amazon Prime settlement refunds — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Amazon's settlement with the FTC includes $1.5 billion in refunds for Prime subscribers. Here's what you need to know.

iOS 26.1 is here with 7 big boosts you need to know about
By Scott Younker published
Apple's update to iOS 26 brings new tools including Liquid Glass toggles, gesture controls and camera tools. Here's what else you'll find in the iOS 26.1 update.

DJI drone ban just got one step closer after FCC vote — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The FCC voted to allow itself to retroactively ban DJI drones in the name of national security.

Three new colors rumored for the iPhone 18 — here’s what you could get
By Scott Younker published
Apple's iPhone Pro models could feature a trio of brand-new colors.

Google Maps is getting a huge upgrade for millions — and it could be a real lifesaver
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps may soon introduce a power-saving mode that could keep you traveling longer.

This weird Windows 11 bug makes Task Manager clone itself — and you can’t close it
By Scott Younker last updated
A bug in Windows 11 KB5067036 is causing the Task Manager to copy itself and prevent it from closing.

TP-Link Wi-Fi routers could be banned in US: What you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The US government appears set to ban TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, one of the most popular brands in the country.
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