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

Pixel 10 tease — Google is having a blast poking fun at Apple’s Siri failures
By Scott Younker published
Google dropped its 'Soon' teaser for the Pixel 10 just as leaked renders of the phone were revealed.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just tipped for major camera upgrade according to latest leak
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the S26 Ultra will get a major boost to the main camera on the flagship Samsung phone.

Microsoft's Windows Recall is reportedly still capturing passwords and Social Security numbers even after its relaunch
By Scott Younker published
Testing reveals that Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature is still capturing sensitive personal and financial information.

It’s official — The Hulk will return in Spider-Man 4
By Scott Younker published
Mark Ruffalo has been confirmed to return as the Hulk in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Verizon just confirmed it's raising fees again — here's what you'll pay now
By Scott Younker published
A fee hike is coming to Verizon plans in September, with raises affecting a number of different carrier plans.

Here's one way to encourage Switch 2 purchases — Nintendo is raising prices on the original Switch and Switch OLED
By Scott Younker published
Nintendo announced that the original Switch and some accessories would see a price hike. The Switch 2 is safe, for now.

Apple's iPhone 17 Air faces a new threat — Samsung's latest leak hints at a super thin phone with epic battery
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor hints at a much bigger battery for next year's Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge

Microsoft's 'enigma of success' grows ever higher with $27 billion in revenue after laying off 9,000 people
By Scott Younker published
After mass layoffs, Microsoft reports earning stupid money, becoming only the second company (after Nvidia) worth $4 trillion to date.

Ford promises a 'Model T Moment' in August with a 'breakthrough electric vehicle'
By Scott Younker published
CEO Jim Farley says the reveal will come on August 11

Mark Zuckerberg says that those not wearing AI smart glasses in the future will be at a 'pretty significant cognitive disadvantage'
By Scott Younker published
During Meta's earnings calls, Mark Zuckerberg intimated that not having smart glasses would put people at a disadvantage compared with those who do.

Qualcomm announces Xiaomi will have the first phone featuring the next Snapdragon 8 Elite
By Scott Younker published
During its latest earnings call, Qualcomm announced that its next Snapdragon chip is coming this fall and that Xiaomi will be the first OEM to feature it.

The next Xbox may target 4K gaming at 120 fps and could arrive next year
By Scott Younker published
Despite an everything is an Xbox ethos the console war between Sony and Microsoft may heat up again next generation.

Skechers just launched kids' shoes with hidden AirTag slots for ultimate peace of mind
By Scott Younker published
Skechers has a new Apple AirTag slot for its new kid shoes.

Eufy's new home security camera uses AI to help you see better at night
By Scott Younker published
Eufy has announced two new security cameras: one with AI-powered night vision and the other designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Google Home speaker debacle worsens with more failures — lawsuit imminent
By Scott Younker published
Google Home's problems continue as more users report issues and a potential lawsuit is in the works.

Xbox tipped to open ROG Ally and Ally X pre-orders at Gamescom — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims Xbox will reveal pricing details and pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally handheld consoles during Gamescom 2025.

Early Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak paints the picture of a thinner picture but minimally upgraded phone
By Scott Younker published
A regular Samsung leaker dropped a number of early Galaxy S26 Ultra specs to look out for next year.

Oppo tipped to offer insane 7,500mAh battery in upcoming flagship phone
By Scott Younker published
New rumors dropped suggesting the next Oppo flagship will feature a huge 7,500mAh battery and improved performance.

AMD tipped to provide chips for PS6, new PlayStation handheld and the next Xbox
By Scott Younker published
Magnus, Puck, and Orion bring the Shakespeare to your next console.

iPhone Fold leaker just spilled the beans on screen sizes — and it's worse than we thought
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor reveals the screen sizes for Apple's future foldable iPhone.

Google Pixel 10 Pro models and Pixel Watch 4 just revealed in full by trusted leaker
By Scott Younker published
Another day another look at Google's upcoming Pixel devices.

Yahoo Mail and AOL were down for thousands — live updates on the outage
By John Velasco last updated
Yahoo Mail is experiencing technical difficulties that are causing users to experience an error message preventing them from accessing the service.

iOS 26 beta just teased the highly anticipated HomePod with a screen
By Scott Younker published
The long-rumored HomePod with a display is hinted at in new iOS 26 beta code.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!