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

Dogs and cats living together! Google announces Android Quick Share now works with AirDrop
By Scott Younker last updated
Google has built a way for Android’s Quick Share feature to work with iPhones via AirDrop. Here’s how it works.

Spotify is making it easy to transfer playlists from other music services to your account — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
Spotify has teamed up with TuneMyMusic to make transferring playlists from another music platform way easier.

The Xbox Full Screen Experience just arrived on all Windows handhelds — here's how to enable it
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft quietly announced that all Windows-based handheld consoles will get the Xbox Full Screen Experience starting November 21.

How to watch the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards — see all the winners live
By Scott Younker last updated
Here’s how to livestream the 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards show.

YouTube TV could get channel bundles soon — here's what that means for you
By Scott Younker last updated
YouTube TV and Disney's new deal could allow the live TV streaming service to offer skinny genre-specific packages.

Apple may not refresh the Apple Watch until 2028 but you can get one on sale right now
By Scott Younker last updated
Don't expect a major Apple Watch refresh for a few more years, but nearly the entire lineup is on sale now.

Sony announces PS5 Black Friday deals — here's what you'll save on consoles, accessories and more
By Scott Younker last updated
Sony announced Black Friday deals for PlayStation devices including the PS5, PS Portal, controllers and more with up to $100 off PlayStation gaming hardware.

Apple Watch faces ban after Masimo lawsuit loss — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Apple recently lost its ongoing patent lawsuit with Masimo and is also facing a potential Apple Watch ban from the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Belkin Auto Tracking Stand Pro for iPhone and two power banks recalled due to fire risk — affected models and alternatives to consider
By Scott Younker last updated
Two Belkin power banks and an iPhone tracking stand are being recalled due to fire risks. Find out if your charger is affected.

Amazon's entire lineup of Fire tablets is on sale — shop early Black Friday deals right now
By Scott Younker last updated
Every Amazon Fire tablet is on sale ahead of Black Friday with up to 55% in savings. Whether it's a kid-friendly pad or something more powerful, this sale has you covered.

Apple CarPlay could be coming to your Tesla, but don't wait up for Android Auto
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Tesla is developing support for Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles, a stark retreat from previous assertions that would never happen.

Smartphones are getting thinner and lighter — and the iPhone 18 Pro Max may go the other direction
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heavier and thicker than any previous Pro Max handset. Here’s how much.

I use an iPhone but this new Google Maps feature just might convince me to switch to a Pixel — here's why
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps has a new mode that reduces battery usage in case your phone is low. But it's not available for every device yet - here's how to know when (and if) it's coming to your phone.

Secretlab is offering massive discounts ahead of Black Friday — save up to $249 on a new gaming chair and desk bundle right now
By Scott Younker published
Ahead of Black Friday, Secretlab is knocking hundreds off its gaming chairs, desks and bundles.

Google was down — Live updates on the outage that affected Drive, Sheets and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
People are reporting issues with Google Drive and other Workspace services.

Steam Machine Is Back: live updates on Valve's console comeback and Steam Frame VR launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Valve has revealed a trio of Steam hardware devices including a new living room console and a VR headset. Here's a live look at what's coming.

November Pixel Drop is here — these are the 3 major upgrades coming to your Google phone
By Scott Younker last updated
Google’s latest Pixel Drop for November 2025 allows you to edit photos directly in Google Messages, adds power-saving to Google Maps, and more.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra key specs just leaked — and the biggest charging upgrade in 6 years
By Scott Younker published
New leak claims Samsung will finally upgrade the charging speed for the Galaxy S26 Ultra from 15W to 25W.

New Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus images reveal last-minute design changes and an Apple-like copy
By Scott Younker published
A pair of leaks reveal new renders for the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus that were allegedly updated thanks to the cancellation of the S26 Edge.

President Trump proposes $2,000 tariff rebate check — here's who could get it
By Scott Younker published
President Trump floated the idea of giving every American adult $2,000 out of the US’ collected tariff revenue. Here’s everything you need to know about these proposed tariff checks.

FAA flight reductions — what travelers can do as hundreds of flights canceled
By Scott Younker published
With the government shutdown ongoing, the FAA has reduced flights and affected thousands of flights heading into the holiday season. Here's what you need to know.

Up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners at risk after massive data breach — drivers licenses, SSNs and more exposed
By Scott Younker published
A two-week cyberattack in March of 2025 may have left millions of Hyundai and Kia owners' sensitive information risk.

As YouTube TV vs Disney war drags on, Hulu with Live TV steps in with a killer deal
By Scott Younker published
This discount is only available through November 18

GTA 6 now delayed until Nov. 2026 as Take-Two CEO says 'when our competitors go to market before something was ready, bad things happen'
By Scott Younker last updated
Rockstar has announced a major delay for GTA 6, saying it will allow the developer to deliver "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
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