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

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.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 13 (#825)
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #825 on September 13.

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.

Beats reportedly set to expand Powerbeats line with more affordable Fit earbuds coming later this fall
By Scott Younker published
Apple and Beats are expanding the Powerbeats line with a new set of fitness earbuds that could be released soon.

Paramount Plus is introducing multiview — here's what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Paramount Plus is bringing multivew to its sports offerings with plans to expand down the line.

MacBook Pro OLED tipped to launch next year and it could sport a Samsung display
By Scott Younker published
A new report has revealed that Samsung Display will make OLED displays for MacBook Pros that should release in 2026.

Apple Watch SE 3 unveiled — cost, release date, key features, battery and more
By Scott Younker last updated
The entry-level Apple Watch SE 3 has finally arrived, and its packed in a new shell, upgraded features and more. Here's what matters the most.

iOS 26 supported devices — here's 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 Watch SE 3 rumors — release date, price and new features
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is working on a new wallet-friendly smartwatch, with the Apple Watch SE 3. Here's what we've heard so far.

iPhone 17 Air’s secret weapon could be a silicon-carbon battery — what it means for you
By Scott Younker published
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a new silicon-carbon battery, here's what that means.

Flurry of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks reveal a rounder, thinner flagship phone
By Scott Younker published
A flurry of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors let loose over the weekend and into the week, hinting at several design changes.

Galaxy S26 Edge tipped for an iPhone 17-inspired redesign with Qi2 wireless charging on board
By Scott Younker published
Newly leaked renders reveal a major redesign for the cameras on next year's Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge.

Roku just gave YouTube TV subscribers a major upgrade — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
Roku and YouTube TV have entered in a partnership that integrates sports offerings right into the streaming interface.

Next year's Galaxy S26 Edge could look a lot like the iPhone 17 Pro
By Scott Younker published
An image of a purported set of dummy units seems to reveal a potential camera redesign.

You can now get an Amazon Echo Pop with your favorite NFL team's logo - but it'll cost you
By Scott Younker published
NFL fans can show their support with new themed- Amazon Echo Pop speakers featuring your favorite teams.

Steam was down — 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' launch caused major headaches
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Steam experienced a major outage earlier today and slow load times as Hollow Knight fans took to the PC gaming platform in droves to play the highly anticipated sequel.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here — here's how to get your copy
By Scott Younker published
The hotly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here. Here's where you can snag a copy

I tested the Razer Blade 14 (2025) — and it may be the perfect on-the-go gaming laptop
By Scott Younker published
Razer's new Blade 14 (2025) brings actual upgrades to a laptop that was great last year, but was barely different from the previous version.

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses under fire again after latest incident — but how much privacy can you really expect?
By Scott Younker published
An influencer recently found herself getting a spa treatment from a woman wearing smart glasses. How much privacy can we expect these days, and where?
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