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

Everything coming to One UI 8.5 just leaked — here's what's new for your Galaxy phone
By Scott Younker published
A leaked changelog for One UI 8.5 reveals all the big changes for Samsung’s next major Galaxy software update.

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted returns this week with over 50 new game reveals — here’s how to watch
By Scott Younker published
The PC Game Show: Most Wanted returns on Thursday (Dec. 4) to show off trailers and details for more than 50 hot games.

I spent two months with the JBL MA-510 AV receiver and Stage2 speakers only to learn I need new furniture
By Scott Younker published
JBL promises its Modern Audio system is the newbie-friendly entry into Hi-Fi audio, but is it? I spent two months finding out.

New Android banking trojan is draining accounts and snooping on encrypted chats — how to stay safe
By Scott Younker published
A new malware is spoofing banking app logins to help hackers capture your logins and drain your accounts.

'Aluminium OS' tipped to be Google's new Android-based PC operating system
By Scott Younker published
A now-deleted job listing teased the future of ChromeOS with a new ‘AluminIum OS’ which will be based on Android.

iPhone Fold just tipped to cost an obscene $2,399 — but it could have this Apple exclusive
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims the iPhone Fold could be seriously expensive but that Apple may have solved a major problem with creases on the displays of folding phones.

These smart glasses put a 200-inch screen on your face for movies, shows and games — and they're $50 off right now
By Scott Younker published
Gift yourself the equivalent of a personal 201" screen nobody else can see

Apple TV Black Friday deal — get 50% off your subscription for 6 months
By Scott Younker published
Apple is offering new and qualified returning subscribers to Apple TV a 50% Black Friday discount for six months.

Google Maps is getting 4 big upgrades for millions — here's all the new features
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps is getting four new features designed to save time and help you find new experiences during the holidays.

Gaming on a Chromebook just got better with a free year of Nvidia GeForce Now — here's how to get it
By Scott Younker last updated
Google and Nvidia have partnered up to launch a new cloud gaming plan, with new Chromebook purchases getting a year’s membership for free.

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.
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