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

FTC is suing Amazon for making Prime Subscriptions tough to cancel — here's that could mean for you
By Scott Younker published
A lawsuit against Amazon by the FTC moves forward with claims that Amazon tricks people into Prime subscriptions.

Forget meta Ray-Ban - OpenAI reportedly making its own smart glasses
By Scott Younker last updated
OpenAI is reportedly making multiple types of AI devices, from a wearable Pin to a smart speaker.

Microsoft raises prices on Xbox Series S and X for the second time this year
By Scott Younker published
In the United States Xbox consoles are about to get more expensive, again.

Gemini finally replaces Google Assistant on Google TV — but it'll cost you
By Scott Younker published
Gemini is now available on at least one television with Google TV and is set to come to other TVs and streaming devices later this year.

Galaxy S26 Ultra could boast a "magical" privacy feature and a better OLED screen
By Scott Younker published
A pair of leaks reveals a better OLED display for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and a new privacy screen that hides the display from lookie-loos.

Watch out — these iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air colors are reportedly getting scratched easily
By Scott Younker last updated
Uh oh, people are finding that some new iPhone 17 colors pick up scratches more easily than others.

Google Chrome just got a massive upgrade — 10 new AI features that change the way you browse
By Scott Younker last updated
Google is adding even more AI features to Chrome.

Meta Connect 2025 — Meta Ray-Ban Display, Oakley Meta Vanguard sport glasses and everything announced
By Darragh Murphy last updated
All the latest on the new era of Meta's smart glasses

tvOS26 is here but your Apple TV device might be missing some features
By Scott Younker published
tvOS 26 brings some interesting new updates but your Apple TV device might not get the full experience

iOS 26 complaints are piling up — should you wait to upgrade?
By Scott Younker last updated
iOS 26 has finally arrived for everyone, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should upgrade right away.

Meta’s Hyperspace lets you scan the real world and turn it into the Metaverse — and create anything you want with new AI tools
By Scott Younker published
Meta introduced new ways to build 3D worlds in the metaverse, plus some new entertainment options in games and movies.

6 CarPlay upgrades arriving with iOS 26 — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
CarPlay is getting a number of big updates thanks to iOS 26. Here's what's new.

Bring your PS5 controller everywhere with the latest update — here's what's new
By Scott Younker published
Sony has a new update that lets you pair your DualSense controller with more than just your PS5.

Microsoft alters how Xbox controllers access the Task menu in Windows 11 — how it works
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft is testing a new Guide upgrade that changes how you use your controller to access menus.

YouTube video reveals new Meta smart glasses and wristband right before Meta Connect
By Scott Younker published
A leaked YouTube video that looks like an ad for Meta reveals new smartglasses and the EMG wristband.

Spotify just gave its free tier a major upgrade — here's what you get for nothing
By Scott Younker published
Spotify recently gave free Spotify users more reasons to stick around with four upgrades.

iOS 26 launches today, and here's all the iPhones that do (and don't) make the cut
By Scott Younker last updated
As with every iOS upgrade, some older iPhones are being cut off from the latest updates. Here's which phones will (and won't) support iOS 26.

Apple stops selling 30W chargers but you can buy these instead
By Scott Younker published
Apple seems to have discontinued its 30W charger, but there are other options.

Apple discloses how much iPhone Air battery replacement and repairs will cost you
By Scott Younker published
Apple updated its iPhone Repair and Service page with information on the cost for fixing batteries in the iPhone 17 lineup.

iPhone 17 has a display upgrade that tops the Pixel 10 Pro and could save you a headache
By Scott Younker published
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup comes with a feature that can disable PWM rates, which could help reduce eyestrain and headaches.

Here's your first look at the Nothing Ear 3 earbuds launching next week
By Scott Younker published
The phone maker Nothing is planning to release a new set of Ear 3 earbuds that will launch next week.

Amazon could reportedly launch its own AR glasses to take on Meta next year
By Scott Younker published
A new report alleges that Amazon is developing AR glasses that could launch in the next two years.

iPhone 17 Pro's leaked A19 Pro benchmarks reveal incredible performance — here's the results so far
By Scott Younker published
Leaked benchmarks for Apple's A19 Pro chip seem to reveal an incredibly powerufl chip that could be more powerful than chips Apple has in its MacBooks and iPad Pros.
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