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

Google finally adds a way to tame notifications on Chrome — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
Google introduced a new feature to quiet Chrome notifications.

I worked out with the new Beats Powerbeats Fit, and I don't know how to feel
By Scott Younker published
Beats rebranded the Fit Pros as Powerbeats Fit. How do the updated fitness earbuds hold up?

I played Battlefield 6 for over 20 hours, and its multiplayer rivals CoD — but skip the solo mode
By Scott Younker published
Battlefield 6 is the 10th mainline game in the long-running franchise. After a middling 2042 entry, BF6 gets back to basics.

iPhone 17 Scratchgate: Apple quietly swaps out MagSafe chargers that allegedly left 'residue' on new handsets
By Scott Younker published
Apple may have solved the issue it claims was leaving marks on iPhone 17 units at Apple stores, according to reports.

Samsung Galaxy XR headset specs just leaked ahead of launch — here's everything that’s coming
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's Android XR headset should launch soon, but a new leak reveals several specs of the Project Moohan device.

iPhone Fold design could be the first Apple iPhone ever with this combo
By Scott Younker published
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone could use a combination of titanium and aluminum in its frame according to an analyst.

Here's when Samsung Galaxy devices will get Android 16
By Scott Younker published
Android 16 is finally rolling out to Samsung Galaxy devices. Here's when you can expect your phone to get the update.

iPhone 17's Apple Intelligence glitch looks like it got a fix from Apple
By Scott Younker published
An issue affecting downloads of Apple Intelligence for iPhone 17 models appears to have been fixed.

LTE’s days could be numbered at T-Mobile — what that means for your wireless phone coverage
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims T-Mobile is set to phase out 4G coverage starting in 2026

Microsoft might be cracking down on Windows 11 local account setups — here's what we know so far
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft is attempting to restrict account access for local accounts.

The first Open AI gadget from Jony Ive is reportedly delayed — ‘you should have a friend who’s a computer who isn’t your weird AI girlfriend’
By Alex Hughes last updated
OpenAI is working on some wearable devices, but despite not even being fully announced yet, there are already delays in place.

Google to remove Samsung from its Tensor G6 modem — here's why that matters
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims Google may ditch Samsung in favor of a new modem in the Tensor G6.

OnePlus 15 launch date just leaked — and it's way earlier than we thought
By Scott Younker published
OnePlus 15 could launch as early as next month, according to a new rumor.

Microsoft is reportedly developing a dedicated OneDrive app for Windows 11 — here's what it looks like
By Scott Younker published
A native OneDrive app for Windows 11 has been discovered in Microsoft Servers with several new features.

I can't believe I missed this hidden Google Maps feature — and it makes your life so much easier when driving
By Scott Younker last updated
This game-changing feature works without Apple CarPlay, too.

NBCUniversal and YouTube TV finally strike a deal — what that means for you
By Scott Younker published
Google and NBCUniversal announced a multiyear deal to keep channels on YouTube TV and more.

ESPN and Fox team up for a sports-only streaming bundle — here's how much costs
By Scott Younker published
ESPN and Fox One are teaming up for a sports-focused bundle.

Samsung's Android XR headset could launch in Korea on October 22
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is reportedly holding a Galaxy XR headset event in Korea in mid-October.

Apple reportedly scraps lighter Vision Pro in favor of smart glasses — here's what's coming
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is reportedly scrapping a plan to make a lighter version of the Vision Pro headset as it pivots to smart glasses.

Your iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 3 are now considered 'Vintage' by Apple
By Scott Younker published
Apple has added the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 3 to its list of "vintage" devices

Samsung’s trifold phone launch date just tipped — mark your calendars
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's tri-folding phone is set to launch at the end of October in Asia. But will it go global?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders just leaked — and there's a disappointing camera rumor
By Scott Younker published
A pair of leaks reveal both the full Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as well as potential camera details for the entire S26 lineup.

M5 iPad Pro unveiled by leaker in full unboxing video — here's what we know
By Scott Younker published
A surprise hands-on and unboxing of the M5 iPad Pro appears to reveal everything about the unannounced Apple tablet.
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