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

Facebook and Instagram were down — live updates on outage hitting Meta services
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker last updated
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services aren't working for people all around the internet.

NYT Pips today hints and answers: Friday, June 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 Friday, June 12 #1,097
By Scott Younker last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,097 on June 12.

tvOS 27 cuts off two Apple TV devices — does this mean a new box is coming?
By Scott Younker published
When tvOS 27 releases later this year, two Apple TV devices will lose support.

13 underrated iOS 27 features that will make your life easier
By Scott Younker published
Outside of Siri AI, iOS 27 has several new features that you may have missed. Here are TK of them.

Google Gemini was down — live outage updates and workarounds to try right now
By Jeff Parsons, Scott Younker last updated
Gemini users in the US and UK are unable to access the AI chatbot as a potential outage may be blocking access.

The new Switch 2 Joy-Con colors make me wish Nintendo remembered how vibrant its console could be
By Scott Younker published
During its June 2026 Nintendo Direct, the gaming titan revealed new colorways for its Joy-Con 2 controllers.

Google's Android Auto update may have finally fixed the debilitating connection issue that's been plaguing me on road trips
By Scott Younker published
A recent Google update may have fixed Android Auto's connection issues.

Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and all the biggest announcements
By Mark Spoonauer, John Velasco, Scott Younker, Tom Pritchard last updated
WWDC 2026 revealed the all-new Siri AI that lives across all platforms and is always aware, along with new Apple Intelligence features and more features.

Samsung Galaxy Watches discovered in certification listings: here's what could be launched in July
By Scott Younker published
A discovered certification listing indicates that Samsung will launch two new smartwatches this summer.

These stylish ear-friendly kid headphones promise to protect your child's hearing — and I legit agree
By Scott Younker published
A hands on review of the kid-friendly Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Plus headphones, with praise from a kid.

iOS 27 supported devices — see which iPhones did (and didn't) make the cut
By Scott Younker published
Apple just announced iOS 27; here are the iPhones that can actually support the new operating system, as well as the smaller list of phones that support Siri AI and Apple Intelligence.

visionOS 27: Everything coming to the Vision Pro
By Scott Younker published
Apple announced several updates for visionOS which powers the Vision Pro headset.

Instagram Plus launches: what it is and how much it costs
By Scott Younker published
Instagram's new subscription plan has launched. Here's what it offers and how much it'll set you back.

Samsung announces AI health tools ahead of Galaxy Watch 9 launch — including a 'Fitness Index' rated against your peers
By Scott Younker published
Samsung just announced a bevy of new AI features for its Health app and Galaxy Watch platform. Here's what they do.

Kuo: Apple is scrapping Vision headsets in favor of 2 smart glasses — but there's bad news for the release dates
By Scott Younker last updated
Analyst reveals alleged Apple roadmap that seriously scales back Apple's AR/XR lineup.

Certification listing appears to confirm Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra as Samsung's third flagship foldable: what we know
By Scott Younker published
Leaked Japanese certifications appear to confirm the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra name, plus how many models we can expect.

PS5 State of Play June 2026 live updates — every game reveal and new trailer at latest PlayStation showcase
By Rory Mellon last updated
State of Play returns for June 2025, and this "more than 60-minute" showcase promises fresh updates and new PS5 game reveals.

Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra just leaked in new photos — and we have a release date update
By Scott Younker published
A series of leaks reveal new information about Apple's foldable iPhone including new features and the release date.

YouTube is now the home of every World Cup broadcast — here's how much it will cost
By Scott Younker published
YouTube is adding new channels that will let you stream the World Cup and more. Here's what it'll cost.

How to Watch Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live
By Scott Younker published
How to stream the Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live trailer showcases this June.

Google's new $99 smart home speaker leaks — here's how it compares to the Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max
By Scott Younker published
A surprise leak on Best Buy appears to reveal the next Google Home speaker launching in late June.

Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra specs reveal a long overdue major upgrade
By Scott Younker published
A series of Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks reveal some major updates, including one long overdue spec.

Acer just unveiled new AI and AR smart glasses, putting more pressure on Meta — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Acer just announced two new smart glasses just as the field gets more crowded.

Gaming monitors are hitting 1,000Hz in 2026, but you don't need one — here's what you should get instead
By Scott Younker published
At Computex 2026, multiple companies are expected to reveal monitors with massive refresh rates, but you don't need them when savings could be had on slightly older displays.
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