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

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?

Instagram for iPad is finally available on the App Store — here's what's different
By Scott Younker published
Instagram finally made an app for your iPad. Here's how to get it

iPhone Fold report just doubled down on 2026 launch — and the sales expectations are huge
By Scott Younker last updated
An analyst report appears to reveal the release dates for the iPhone Fold and a folding iPad, as well as a more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset.

Amazon ends Prime free shipping sharing and lower sign-ups are reportedly to blame
By Scott Younker published
Amazon has ended its Prime Invitee program which allowed subscribers to share their free shipping perk with others.

Judge orders Google to share search data as part of antitrust ruling — but Google gets to keep Chrome
By Scott Younker published
A federal judge has ruled against Google in a landmark antitrust case, though the punishment is lighter than expected.

Forget the iPhone 17 — Samsung tipped to reveal a trifold phone and AI glasses later this month
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims Samsung will debut its Galaxy Z Trifold, Project Moohan and smart glasses in late September.

Google Pixel 10a leaker just tipped some serious downgrades
By Scott Younker published
New rumors suggest the Pixel 10a won't get some of the upgraded features found on the just released Pixel 10 when the midrange model arrives next year.

iPhone 17 accessories — here are the rumored new cases and much more
By Scott Younker published
Apple's iPhone 17 is almost here and there will be accessories.

While Apple is busy with a thinner iPhone 17 Air, Samsung is readying the Galaxy Z Roll with a huge 12.4-inch display
By Scott Younker published
Samsung could have a rollable phone in the works.

New Nest Devices Leak Alongside a Rebranded Google Home Subscriptions Service
By Scott Younker published
Google is rebranding its smart home subscriptions and is tipped to release some new Nest devices.

No, not Bixby — Microsoft's AI assistant invades Samsung smart TVs and monitors
By Scott Younker last updated
Samsung and Microsoft partner up to offer Copilot AI on Samsung TVs and monitors — and you can use it right now.

PlayStation 6 handheld could take inspiration from the Nintendo Switch, per new leak
By Scott Younker published
More specifications for a PS6 handheld have been revealed, and it's reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch.

7 Rumored iPhone 17 Upgrades You Need to Know About
By Scott Younker published
Apple's next-generation iPhone is around the corner with several upgrades you need to know about.

Google Drops Reverse Wireless Charging in the Pixel 10 — Here’s Why
By Scott Younker published
Google ditched Battery Share on the new Pixel 10 phones, and it can be blamed on the addition of Qi2 wireless charging.

Microsoft is Making it Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Stream Games via Game Pass — Everything You Need to Know
By Scott Younker published
Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers, and more.

Samsung's VR Headset Tipped To Cost Nearly $2k, Still Less Than The Apple Vision Pro
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's Project Moohan headset could be pricey, with a new report pricing it between $1,800 and $2,800.

Google Play Store now warns you when smartwatch faces are battery drainers — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
A minor update to the Google Play Store could help conserve your battery life.

AirPods Pro 3 Leaker Just Revealed Design Details Ahead of Apple Event
By Scott Younker published
Apple's next AirPods Pro 3 earbuds are coming soon, and new rumors reveal some redesigned bits.
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