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

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."

YouTube TV backlash — 24% of subscribers say they're canceling as Disney war rages on
By Scott Younker last updated
A new report claims nearly a quarter of YouTube TV subscribers are threatening to leave.

Google issues security warning for millions — AI-powered malware is here
By Scott Younker last updated
Google has warned that AI-powered malware is circulating that is virulent and harder to detect than most malware. Here's why, and what it means for you.

ESPN star pleads with Google and Disney to figure out YouTube TV issues to save sports
By Scott Younker published
ESPN on-air talent Pat McAfee tells Disney and Google to knock it off over YouTube TV deal.

The cheap MacBook is apparently very real — here's when it's coming
By Scott Younker last updated
New leaks claim Apple is developing a budget MacBook laptop to take on Chromebooks and Windows PCs.

$1.5 billion Amazon Prime settlement refunds — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Amazon's settlement with the FTC includes $1.5 billion in refunds for Prime subscribers. Here's what you need to know.

iOS 26.1 is here with 7 big boosts you need to know about
By Scott Younker published
Apple's update to iOS 26 brings new tools including Liquid Glass toggles, gesture controls and camera tools. Here's what else you'll find in the iOS 26.1 update.

DJI drone ban just got one step closer after FCC vote — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The FCC voted to allow itself to retroactively ban DJI drones in the name of national security.

Three new colors rumored for the iPhone 18 — here’s what you could get
By Scott Younker published
Apple's iPhone Pro models could feature a trio of brand-new colors.

Google Maps is getting a huge upgrade for millions — and it could be a real lifesaver
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps may soon introduce a power-saving mode that could keep you traveling longer.

This weird Windows 11 bug makes Task Manager clone itself — and you can’t close it
By Scott Younker last updated
A bug in Windows 11 KB5067036 is causing the Task Manager to copy itself and prevent it from closing.

TP-Link Wi-Fi routers could be banned in US: What you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The US government appears set to ban TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, one of the most popular brands in the country.

Millions of Samsung TVs are getting a huge free upgrade — here's what you can watch now
By Scott Younker published
Samsung TVs will be among the first to support HDR10+ for Disney Plus and Hulu content.

ChatGPT was down for some — LIVE updates on outage for free users
By Scott Younker last updated
ChatGPT appears to be suffering an outage

Microsoft was down — LIVE updates on outage that took down Azure, Xbox, 365 and more
By Scott Younker last updated
Microsoft and several connected software systems are suffering an outage.

Netflix just announced 5 big changes for the streaming service — here's all the new features
By Scott Younker published
Netflix announced several new features that are meant to make watching more interactive.

No more buttons?! iPhone 20 design just leaked
By Scott Younker published
The iPhone 20 could be one of the first button-free iPhones according to new rumors.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could solve the problem of creased foldable displays once and for all — here’s how
By Scott Younker published
'Laser drilling' could be the answer

Google Home acting "pretty creepy" as users report fake identities and hallucinated chores
By Scott Younker published
Some Google Home owners claim the smart speaker is hallucinating profiles.

Gaming Copilot AI under fire, but Microsoft says it’s not training AI models on your data
By Scott Younker published
After a Gaming Copilot controversy, Microsoft asserts it's not training AI on your data.

iPhone Fold tipped for A20 Pro chip — Apple's first 2nm processor to power new foldable phone
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims next year's iPhones will get the A20 chipset, with the foldable iPhone getting the high-end A20 Pro.

5 surprising victims of the AWS outage — smart beds, cat litter boxes and Premier League soccer
By Scott Younker published
The AWS outage brought down several services, but it affected more than just the big names you might be thinking of.

Oura lawsuit bans rival Ultrahuman in the US — what that means for your smart ring and the best alternatives
By Scott Younker published
Ultrahuman has lost its lawsuit with Oura over patent disputes, which effectively bans its smart rings in the US.
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