Scott Younker
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
First retro game emulator launches for Apple TV with support for Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation games
By Scott Younker published
The RetroArch emulator is on Apple TV and offers support for popular classic consoles like Sega Genesis, NES and PlayStation.
iOS 17.5 has concerning new bug that's undeleting photos — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
iOS 17.5 was meant to fix several security flaws, it may have made a new one that makes deleted photos reappear.
One PC not enough? Intel’s new Thunderbolt Share lets you chain two PCs together
By Scott Younker published
Intel is upgrading Thunderbolt connectivity with Thunderbolt Share, allowing two PCs to be connected for fast file transfers and screen sharing
Gemini Live — what features are available now and what is coming soon
By Scott Younker published
Google just announced Gemini Live at I/O 2024. Here's what we know about its availability and what features are already out.
Look out, Snapdragon — Nvidia, MediaTek may team up to make chips for AI laptops
By Scott Younker published
GPU maker Nvidia and mobile chip maker MediaTek are reportedly teaming up to dive into the AI PC market with a chip meant to take on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor.
LG shows off VR display with 10,000 nits of brightness
By Scott Younker published
During a big display conference, LG unveiled a super-bright VR headset panel, a new smartwatch display, gaming monitors and more
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge with Snapdragon X Elite leaked — what we know
By Scott Younker published
Samsung has a 14-inch and 16-inch Galaxy Book 4 Edge variants coming out to face-off against the MacBook Pro.
Google Veo — 5 amazing videos made by the new AI video generator
By Scott Younker published
Google announced it's generative video model in Veo, a solid competitor to OpenAI's Sora model. Check out these 5 videos made by Veo.
Netflix, Peacock and Apple TV Plus streaming bundle announced by Comcast — at ‘vastly reduced price’
By Scott Younker published
Comcast is looking to battle back against Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery with its own streamer bundle that will include Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+
Circle to Search on Android could get a barcode scanner — here's what to expect
By Scott Younker published
Surprisingly, Circle to Search does not scan barcodes well. However, the it's going to get better at it soon.
Google Veo unveiled — new AI model makes high-def videos to take on Sora
By Scott Younker published
As part of updating Gemini, Google has launched two generative models Veo and Imagen 3.
OpenAI GPT-4o is coming — top 5 new features you need to know
By Scott Younker published
OpenAI revealed a number of impressive features for ChatGPT, here's 5 of the most intriguing tools coming to the AI model.
Google's entire Pixel 9 lineup revealed in new image leak
By Scott Younker published
We've got another look at the Pixel 9 lineup, as leaked photos purport to show the standard Pixel 9 and the two Pixel 9 Pro models.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 full specs and price leak — what we know
By Scott Younker published
After a steady stream of little rumors, the full specs and pricing of the upcoming Motorola Razr+ leaked over the weekend.
Dell XPS 13 Plus just leaked with big AI upgrades
By Scott Younker published
Dell's Inspiron 14 7441 and XPS 13 9345 are tipped to be AI-focused with new CPUs and other upgrades.
Apple and Google are finally joining forces to stop unwanted Bluetooth tracking
By Scott Younker published
Apple and Google collaborated to create a Bluetooth tracking alert to help users prevent Bluetooth devices from hitching a ride.
Apple's Notes app might get an AI assistant that transcribes audio — everything we know so far
By Scott Younker published
Notes and Voice Memos might get AI integration with transcription abilities to save time and summaries.
The new Moto Razr Plus specs have been revealed in a big leak
By Scott Younker published
If this leak is to be believed, Motorola's next Razr Plus smartphone will have some solid specs.
For real this time? New rumor suggests Apple is again working with Samsung on foldable screens
By Scott Younker published
Apple appears to be moving full steam ahead with foldable devices as rumors pile up.
WhatsApp drops surprise design update — it's rounder and darker now
By Scott Younker published
The refreshed design gives WhatsApp a more modern look and improves its dark mode. Also, everything is rounder.
Apple’s M4 iPad Pro just blew away Intel’s best CPU in benchmark tests
By Scott Younker published
When comparing single-core performance, the Apple M4 hits scores of 3,800, compared to 3,300 for the Intel Core i9.
It's not a sequel, Asus teases upgraded PC gaming handheld, the ROG Ally X
By Scott Younker published
Rumors and speculation led to Asus announcing a refreshed ROG Ally X that is an improvement but not a sequel to its original handheld.
Bored with Pixel 8a? Motorola has a new Android phone that packs a stylus for $100 less
By Scott Younker published
Featuring a stylus, which most mid-range phones don't, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G could be a decent competitor to the Pixel 8a.