
Scott Younker
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

iPhone 17 Pro report just shot down the biggest design rumor
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims the iPhone 17 Pro will have more of a similar color than two-toned camera array.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, April 8 (#667)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #667 on April 8.

Nintendo Switch 2's C-button is useless unless you pay up — here's why
By Scott Younker published
GameChat looks like a nice addition to the Switch, but you'll need a subscription to take advantage of it.

Nintendo explains the Switch 2's higher price tag — here's why it's $449
By Scott Younker published
Nintendo exec explains why the Switch 2 costs as much as it does and it's not what you think.

Samsung TVs expected to be less affected by U.S. tariffs — here's why
By Scott Younker published
Samsung doesn't expect its TVs to get hit by Trump's Tariffs, here's why.

TikTok ban delayed again — live updates on deadline extension and what's happening right now
By Jeff Parsons, Scott Younker last updated
Following a 75-day delay from President Trump's executive order, Trump extended the ban again.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, April 5 (#664)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #664 on April 5.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, April 4 (#663)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #663 on April 4.

Amazon's Starlink competitor finally blasts off next week — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Amazon's first Project Kuiper satellites for its version of satellite internet will launch soon.

Intel and TSMC join forces on chipmaking venture — and it could transform Intel forever
By Scott Younker published
Intel and TSMC have reportedly entered into an agreement that shares resources and facilities.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, April 3 (#662)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #662 on April 3.

Amazon reportedly makes last-minute bid for TikTok — what we know
By Scott Younker published
Amazon allegedly put in a bid to buy the US assets of TikTok.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, April 1 (#660)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #660 on April 1.

Nintendo teases Switch 2 feature with new image right before big Direct reveal
By Scott Younker published
A new image popped up on the Nintendo Today app showing the Switch 2 in variety of configurations, including a mouse-like one.

Apple Vision Pro just got Apple Intelligence and fresh spatial experiences — everything new in visionOS 2.4
By Scott Younker published
The Apple Vision Pro headset is finally getting its first Apple Intelligence feature set.

Nintendo Switch 2 — everything you need to know before Wednesday's Nintendo Direct launch
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker, Alyse Stanley last updated
The Switch 2 is right around the corner and we're so ready to play games on it.

MacBook Pro redesign expected to arrive in 2026 — here's what to expect
By Scott Younker published
An upgraded MacBook Pro is expected to debut in 2026 with several notable updates, including these three.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, March 29 (#657)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #657 on March 29.

X was down again — live updates on major outage
By Scott Younker last updated
X is down again after having a rough day yesterday.

Nintendo Switch 2 new C-button rumor is too far-fetched to believe — but we hope it's true
By Scott Younker published
Wild new rumor claims the C button has a very unique purpose that will make you hold onto your original Switch.

The foldable iPhone is coming into focus — here's the latest details
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor claims the foldable iPhone will feature a 4:3 ratio, similar to the iPad.

Nintendo Direct live updates — Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon, and more announced
By Martin Shore last updated
Ahead of the Switch 2 presentation on April 2, Nintendo brought us another Direct dedicated solely to upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, March 28 (#656)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #656 on March 28.
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