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.
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Latest articles by Scott Younker

I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter
By Scott Younker Published
The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a powerful gaming laptop that is perfect for playing Valorant, though its tight keyboard is a detraction.

NYT Pips today hints and answers: Wednesday, August 12
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 #1,158
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,158 on August 12.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak — and Tensor G6 is nearly 50% slower than Galaxy S26 Ultra
By Scott Younker Published
New Geekbench scores reveal a surprisingly weak Pixel 11 Pro XL compared to Apple and Samsung.

Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet?
By Scott Younker Published
Newly revealed Geekbench scores reveal a powerful chip that should easily rival Apple and Intel offerings.

All-glass iPhone 20 reportedly canceled — 20th anniversary iPhone may have hit 'major setback'
By Scott Younker Last updated
A major analyst is claiming that Apple has canceled its all-glass 20th anniversary iPhone.

Update your Mac right now to block this major screen sharing flaw
By Scott Younker Published
Apple has just released new macOS updates that fix a major Screen Sharing flaw.

I tested the Viture Pro 2 AR glasses and they're more comfortable (and cheaper) than the originals
By Scott Younker Published
Editor's ChoiceViture focused on comfort over specs with its new Pro 2 AR smart glasses and it’s an improvement across the board.

Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series foldable pre-orders up 30% as half snag the wide Fold 8 — great news for iPhone Ultra
By Scott Younker Published
Samsung confirms reports that the Z Fold 8 foldable phones are very popular especially the new wider version.

Google Assistant dies in September: what you need to know and how to switch to Gemini
By Scott Younker Published
Starting in September, Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant.

Spotify was down - live updates on music streamer outage
By Scott Younker Last updated
Netflix appears to be suffering an outage affecting the platform's TV apps.

This is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold — and this is when pre-orders officially start
By Scott Younker Published
Google just teased its own Pixel 11 foldable phone and confirmed the pre-order date.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals silicon carbon battery leap — but also a camera downgrade
By Scott Younker Published
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to make a massive leap, but the cameras could be downgraded, so which is more important: a bigger battery or a better camera?

These iClever Q950s might be the best kid headphones I’ve ever tried
By Scott Younker Published
RecommendedThe iClever Q950 headphones sound surprisingly good while still offering kid-friendly aesthetics.

I spoke to a hearing expert to find out the best ways to protect your kids' hearing — from headphones to listening limits
By Scott Younker Published
Protecting your little one's hearing takes everything from kid-friendly headphones to appropriate settings. An expert told Tom's Guide how.

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable laptop perfected, but the RAM-based pricing is cause for concern
By Scott Younker Published
RecommendedFramework Laptop 13 Pro finally feels like more than a niche gimmick, but the price keeps it stuck in the nerdy locker.

Sony is ditching discs as storage prices explode — here's how much it will cost you to download all 37 first-party games to your PS5 in 2026
By Scott Younker Published
Here's how much storage you need to download every first-party PS5 game, and how much that large-capacity M.2 SSD will cost you.

'We reluctantly raised prices': Tim Cook weighs in on hikes as Apple reports $109 billion in revenue
By Scott Younker Published
Tim Cook discussed the recent Apple price hike during the company's Q3 Earnings call and more.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold images just leaked ahead of launch — see it from every angle (including a weird LED)
By Scott Younker Published
The forthcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in leaked images, including peeks at the Pixel Watch 5 and new Pixel Buds.

Is the Apple Upgrade program a good deal or a rip-off? I asked ChatGPT to crunch the numbers and here's the verdict
By Scott Younker Published
We crunched the numbers and asked ChatGPT for some backup to determine if the Apple Upgrade Program is worth your dollar.

Some streaming sticks are doubling in price —here's what you'll pay now (and what's driving up costs)
By Scott Younker Published
Roku is raising prices here's why and how you can still save some money.

‘Supergirl’ isn’t just a $124 million DCU flop — it officially has an earlier digital release than ‘Blue Beetle’
By Scott Younker Published
Supergirl may be one of the fastest turnarounds from movie theater to digital release after box office bomb.

Experts call Apple's new lease plan an attempt to 'mask the effect of rising hardware costs'
By Scott Younker Published
Apple Upgrade is a new leasing program from the tech giant that lets you rent Apple devices for fixed terms.
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