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.
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Latest articles by Scott Younker

Google Pixel 11 release date and prices leak as official August 12 Pixel event invites go out
By Scott Younker Published
Two new leaks reveal a Pixel 11 price hike and Google's next phones event.

I've been testing Siri AI and these 3 features prove it's actually smart now
By Scott Younker Published
Siri finally got the AI-powered upgrade we've been waiting for and after testing it, these are the features that have impressed me most so far.

Apple TV just gave 4K upgrades to nearly 50 TV shows: here's the full list
By Scott Younker Published
Nearly 50 shows on Apple TV are getting 4K upgrades for free including Mad Men.

New PamStealer Mac malware poses as a clipboard manager to steal your login info — how to stay safe
By Scott Younker Published
The new PamStealer Mac malware appears to be surprisingly clever while it harvests data and login credentials in the background.

Amazon could follow in Apple's footsteps by building its own processors — here's what that means for future Kindles and Fire TVs
By Scott Younker Published
A supply analyst is claiming that Amazon is looking to bring processor design in-house to save money.

'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying requests
By Scott Younker Published
The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of making it difficult for identity theft victims to actually get records of fraudulent transactions.

iPhone 18 Pro rumor — $200 more and now just 3 colors?
By Scott Younker Published
A new leak claims that Apple will only offer the iPhone 18 Pro in three colors.

Amazon kills Fire Stick sideloading — apparently, malware and piracy are to blame
By Scott Younker Published
Amazon explains why it made the switch from Fire OS to Vega OS on its streaming devices.

Apple is 'rethinking its future product roadmap' after losing smart glasses chief to OpenAI, analysts say
By Scott Younker Published
A look at what recent Apple losses might mean for Apple Glasses and the Vision Pro moving forward.

Major leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Glasses controls, pairing modes and how they might work with smart watches and rings
By Scott Younker Published
Samsung's Galaxy Glasses aren't supposed to launch until the fall but this may be our best look at them yet.

Peacock subscribers can add Starz now: here's what you get and how much
By Scott Younker Published
Starz is coming to every Peacock subscription level; here's what you'll get and how much extra it costs.

Apple seeks RAM from blacklisted Chinese company as memory shortage impacts everything — but it may not be enough
By Scott Younker Published
Apple is attempting to solve supply issues with a new memory supplier for its upcoming iPhones but it may not be enough.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may skip this major Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade — and its foldable screen is to blame
By Scott Younker Published
A new leak claims Samsung won't bring the Privacy Display to its upcoming foldable lineup.

I hand-picked four last-minute Prime Day AR smart glasses that you don't want to miss
By Scott Younker Published
If you're looking to upgrade your work, gaming, or movie-watching experience, these four smart glasses on sale for Prime Day won't disappoint.

Lenovo warns that higher RAM prices are the "new normal" and we might never see them go back down
By Scott Younker Published
At a recent conference, Lenovo reps said that the higher memory prices are the new normal and won't be going away anytime soon.

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support for another year: what you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
Windows 10 support was supposed to end for good this year, but Microsoft quietly extended it for at least one more.

The touchscreen MacBook is real — and it will have three 'firsts' for Apple
By Scott Younker Published
New rumors reveal when the Touch MacBook could arrive and have at least three new features.

$1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max?! Analyst now predicts $200 price hike for Apple's next flagship phone
By Scott Younker Published
With Apple raising prices on nearly every device it makes, an analyst tells us that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be much more expensive.

Microsoft blames "components crisis" for rising Xbox prices amidst AI greed, which was partly caused by...Microsoft?
By Scott Younker Published
Xbox announced new price increases for the Xbox Series X and S and sunsetting of the 2TB version.

My favorite headphones are so good my wife stole them, fortunately they're nearly half-off right now
By Scott Younker Published
The excellent JBL Tour One M3 headphones are on sale for Prime Day at nearly 50% off.

Disney agrees to $50 million settlement for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers — how to claim your payment
By Scott Younker Published
YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers are eligible for payments from the Disney settlement.

My favorite budget smart glasses put a 201-inch HDR10 screen on your face and are just $239 for for Prime Day
By Scott Younker Published
RayNeo Air 4 Pro are a nearly perfect pair of AR glasses that puts a 201-inch display on your face for gaming and movies.

Valve confirms you can build your own Steam Machine with latest SteamOS update
By Scott Younker Published
Valve confirmed that you can build your own Steam Machine PC with the most recent SteamOS update.
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