
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

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: retailers to check now and latest updates
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live in the U.S., and we're tracking the latest restocks and all the retailers to check today.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, April 29 (#688)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #688 on April 29.

Google just announced The Android Show event for May 13 ahead of Google I/O
By Scott Younker published
A separate Android-focused even kicks off before the start of Google's annual I/O developer conference this May.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, April 26 (#685)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #685 on April 26.

Google is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Google announced that 1st and 2nd generation Nest Thermostats will not be supported after October 2025.

Forget Cybertruck — this $20K American-made electric truck makes EVs affordable
By Scott Younker published
The Slate Truck is a totally different kind of EV that values affordability more than anything else, which could make for an appealing option at $20,000 starting.

YouTube TV is officially getting a huge upgrade — here's all the new features
By Scott Younker published
YouTube is celebrating its 20th birthday with a number upgrades to it and YouTube TV.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, April 25 (#684)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #684 on April 25.

iOS 18.4.1 update is reportedly bricking some iPhones — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
iOS 18.4.1 recently released and some iPhone owners are reporting the update is bricking their devices.

Razer Blade 16 laptop now for sale following tariff pause
By Scott Younker published
Gaming laptops return for sale on the Razer website with the newest iteration of the Razer Blade 16.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, April 24 (#683)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #683 on April 24.

AMD tipped to launch the Radeon RX 9060 XT soon — here's when it might debut
By Scott Younker published
A rumor out of China claims the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is coming in May with the 9070 GRE being pushed back.

Google Photos is getting a huge upgrade for millions to boost your old pics
By Scott Younker last updated
Google has released a significant upgrade for its Photos app, which can upscale older images.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, April 23 (#682)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #682 on April 23.

Google Fi rolls out a new cheaper unlimited data plan — how it compares to the best cheap options
By Scott Younker published
Google Fi announced a new Unlimited Essentials plan that costs $35 a month, which brings the cost closer to what other low-cost phone carriers charge.

iOS 19 could move the search bar to the bottom of the phone screen
By Scott Younker published
A new rumor suggests that Apple is relocating the search bar in iOS 19, which could be beneficial on larger iPhones.

iPhone 17e reportedly launching in May 2026 — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims Apple is testing production for the iPhone 17e, which could launch in late May 2026.

10 ways to save energy at home — small changes that will make a big impact on your energy bill
By Scott Younker published
From energy-monitoring smart home devices to home maintenance habits, these changes can make a meaningful difference on your energy consumption and costs.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, April 22 (#681)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #681 on April 22.

iOS 19 reportedly dropping support for these iPhones
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that iOS 19 will support several iPhone iterations but will discontinue support for some older ones.

Over 400,000 phone chargers recalled due to fire risk — what to do now
By Scott Younker published
After over 50 reports of overheating, Casely is recalling over 400,000 power banks due to fire risk.

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, April 12 (#671)
By Scott Younker published
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #671 on April 12.

Samsung's Ballie robot is finally coming later this summer — powered by Google Gemini
By Scott Younker published
Samsung's AI-powered Ballie robot is finally coming later this summer.
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