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
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Meta Connect 2026 kicks off in September with a mystery pair of smart glasses and promised AI updates.
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Apple's latest version of iOS is here with several major updates like RCS encryption.
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A new rumor suggests that Apple will not implement Touch ID in the Apple Watch in favor of other features.
By Scott Younker Published
A big Roku OS spring update is rolling out now. Here's what we know about it.
By Scott Younker Published
Samsung is officially releasing One UI 8.5 to older Galaxy phones including the S25 series.
By Scott Younker Published
28 apps downloaded million of times claimed to show the call history of any number but they were actually scams in disguise.
By Scott Younker Published
A new leak claims Samsung is developing a holographic display that could be the future of phones.
By Scott Younker Published
A Microsoft report appears to reveal Windows 11 laptops that best the MacBook Neo for similar price points.
By Scott Younker Published
Valve has a new reservation queue that should make it easier for you to get a Steam Controller.
By Scott Younker Published
Apple is promising there won't be a MacBook Neo shortage, but there's a potential price catch.
By Scott Younker Published
Samsung's Galaxy Ring 2 should be an improvement with but it may not launch until 2027.
By Scott Younker Published
Apple settled a lawsuit for $250 million, and you can claim a portion of it. Here's how to claim up to $95 per device.
By Scott Younker Published
A new rumor claims the iPhone Fold could be the most repairable foldable on the market when it launches.
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Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser reportedly stores saved passwords in cleartext by design.
By Scott Younker Published
OpenAI's rumored AI phone appears to have some key specs in place and could arrive sooner than you think.
By Rory Mellon Last updated
Valve's new Steam Controller launches today, and we've got the latest news, hands-on impressions, and the important buying information.
By Scott Younker Last updated
A new class action lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of degrading performance with "defective" software updates.
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The latest version of iOS 26.5 should be released this May with some changes, including ads in Apple Maps.
By Scott Younker Published
Apple is reportedly planning aggressive pricing for iPhone 18 Pro models per an analyst prediction.
By Scott Younker Published
Apple reportedly has three ways to prevent the dreaded crease so common in other foldable phones.
By Scott Younker Published
During a recent earnings call, Samsung teased AI smart glasses. Here's what the company brass said.
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A new rumor claims Apple is developing AI smart glasses that would feature gesture controls.
By Scott Younker Published
A new rumor suggests Apple is still working on a set of AirPods with a camera that helps run Siri.
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