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

After missing CES, don't expect the Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPU series anytime soon
By Scott Younker last updated
A new leak suggested that Nvidia has indefinitely delayed its GeForce RTX 50-series SUPER GPUs.

Verizon customers will have to wait to unlock their phone going forward — here’s why
By Scott Younker published
The FCC approved a waiver to the 60-day phone unlock rule after a Verizon petition. Here's what that means for you.

Leaker compares Intel's Panther Lake with rumored AMD 'Canis' chips that could power the PS6 Handheld
By Scott Younker last updated
Regular leaker reveals some Panther Lake and AMD 'Canis' specs.

Apple Vision Pro VR headset reportedly losing production support: what that could mean
By Scott Younker last updated
A new rumor claims that Apple is ending production support for its Vision Pro headset.

Reddit was down — live updates on massive outage
By Scott Younker last updated
Reddit appears to be suffering from an outage. Here's what's happening during the downtime.

Fake Grok app built using generative AI discovered spreading malware on macOS devices
By Scott Younker published
A newly discovered AI-coded malware can infect Macs using a fake Grok AI app

Steam Machine pricing may have just leaked by retailer — and it's not cheap
By Scott Younker published
A European retailer may have sort of leaked pricing for the Steam Machine, and it looks expensive.

FBI issues urgent warning over 'quishing' scam — don't fall for this
By Scott Younker published
The FBI is warning that a hacking group is sending emails with malicious QR codes meant to infect devices.

I tried these TikTok-recommended headphones that protect your child's hearing — and so did my kid — here's our verdict
By Scott Younker published
iClever’s Auraa headphones give your kids ANC listening in a colorful package that feels just right.

Illinois Health Department admits to exposing more than 700,000 residents' data for years: what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The Illinois Department of Human Services confirms a multiyear security lapse.

Microsoft tipped to potentially unveil an Xbox PC later this year: what we know
By Scott Younker published
A hybrid Xbox console/PC could be revealed later this year, according to "credible rumors."

Breggz launches the first IMAX Enhanced certified in-ear headphones at CES 2026
By Scott Younker published
Amsterdam-based Breggz announces the Zohn-1 in-ear headphones, the first such headphones to receive IMAX Enhanced certification.

Motorola could be developing a wearable AI device that looks a lot like the Humane AI Pin
By Scott Younker published
A new leak reveals a potential Motorola AI wearable device that could be in the works.

The best thing I bought with my own money this year was the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's not even close
By Scott Younker published
This year, the best thing I bought was the Nintendo Switch 2, and I’m still playing games on it whenever I can

Nearly 500,000 patients hit in massive healthcare data breach — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Covenant Health has confirmed that a May data breach exposed more information and impacts more people than it previously disclosed.

Apple TV 4K could get its long-awaited refresh this year: What we know so far
By Scott Younker published
A refreshed Apple TV 4K streaming device is supposed to launch in 2026.

LG and will.i.am teaming up on new xboom speakers with longer battery life and AI
By Scott Younker published
LG and will.i.am are collaborating on a refreshed xboom Bluetooth speaker lineup with AI integration.

The 10 most impactful outages of 2025
By Scott Younker published
Tom’s Guide tracked multiple outages in 2025 and these are the ones that had the biggest impact as services suffered interruptions this year.

The 10 toughest NYT Connections of 2025
By Scott Younker published
These were the 10 most difficult NYT Connections of 2025

The 10 hardest Wordles of 2025 — these are the puzzles that broke our streaks
By Scott Younker published
These were the 10 most difficult Wordles of 2025.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got a big upgrade: 9 new features to try now
By Scott Younker published
Everything from slow motion video capture to workout tools

Samsung is reportedly developing a fourth foldable specifically to take on the iPhone Fold
By Scott Younker last updated
Samsung is reportedly developing a wider foldable phone meant to rival the iPhone Fold, which should debut next year.

New York introduces social media restrictions for teen accounts: what that means
By Scott Younker last updated
New York State has enacted a law requiring social media platforms to add warning labels for teen accounts.
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