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

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra design leaked — and it could cause ‘the most intense wave of criticism in Galaxy history’
By Scott Younker Published
An alleged render of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra reveals a very iPhone-esque design and a missing camera.

I wore Virtue and Xreal's new budget-friendly AR glasses for a week — and this is the pair I'd buy
By Scott Younker Published
Viture and Xreal are competing in the budget AR glasses space, so who wins? I’m comparing comfort, display quality and features to see who’s the best.

‘Physical AI and robotics will take every physical task in the next 2-5 years’: Neura Robotics CEO says writing on the wall for human labor
By Scott Younker Published
The CEO of a robotics company claims AI and robots will replace physical labor soon.

ICE just banned Ray-Ban Meta glasses for agents — here’s why
By Scott Younker Published
Even the most controversial agency considers Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses a major privacy concern.

Apple may have accidentally teased its own roadmap with 14 unreleased devices revealed — but this long overdue update has me most excited
By Scott Younker Published
Apple code apparently reveals several unreleased products that could launch over the next few months including a few surprises.

LG reveals new 'dream OLED' tech that boosts brightness and more than doubles lifespan — here's how it works
By Scott Younker Published
LG Display has announced a new OLED technology called FLiPP that promises to be brighter and more efficient.

Tom's Guide to smart glasses: 13 terms you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
Smart glasses are complicated. These are the terms you need to know to figure out what companies are talking about.

New iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe updates fix 30 security vulnerabilities: what you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
The latest Apple security updates fix more than 30 vulnerabilities for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.

The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro
By Scott Younker Published
Despite rumors, the new Pixel 11 series features a 3nm processor meaning its not as boosted as expected.

New Windows zero-day flaw could give hackers deep access to your PC — how to stay safe
By Scott Younker Published
Two different Windows flaws popped up this week. What connects them is that both could give bad actors system privileges.

iPhone 18 Pro could see absolutely massive price hike according to researchers
By Scott Younker Published
Research firm releases report that hints at a potential massive price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series.

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.

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.
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