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

iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrades — everything we know about the new sensor
By Scott Younker Published
Here's everything we're expecting for the new iPhone 18 Pro camera.

Microsoft Outlook was down? Live tracking multi-hour email outage
By Scott Younker Last updated
Microsoft Outlook appears to be suffering from an outage.

NYT Pips today hints and answers: Tuesday, September 1
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get clues and answers for today's NYT Pips to keep your streak going.

NYT Connections today hints and answers for Tuesday, September 1 #1,178
By Scott Younker Last updated
Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #1,178 on September 1.

iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Max unboxed ahead of Apple event — these could be the final designs
By Scott Younker Published
A new video appears to reveal final designs for both the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra thanks to an unboxing.

I toured the Alienware Training Facility to see what it takes to support esport teams; from high-end gear to a private chef
By Scott Younker Published
Tom’s Guide visited the Team Liquid Alienware Training Facility in Los Angeles to see what it takes to run an esports team, from the equipment to the food and everything in between.

This iPhone case is going viral for surviving a 100,000-foot drop from space — and it just earned a Guinness Book World Record
By Scott Younker Published
An iPhone survived a 100,000 foot plunge from space without any damage all thanks to this now Guinness Book World Record earning case.

GTA 6 on Netflix LIVE — reactions to the extended gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI
By Rory Mellon Last updated
Netflix and Rockstar have teamed up for GTA 6: An Extended Look, and we’ve got all the latest updates and live coverage of this event

Apple iPhone 18 event — all the new products expected to launch at the 'Surprise and shine' event
By Scott Younker Last updated
Apple could have at least eight new products to announce on September 9, from iPhone and watches to new smart home devices.

Amazon raised prices on Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle devices — here's how much more you're going to pay
By Scott Younker Published
This past weekend, Amazon raised prices on most of its devices, including the Echo, Kindle, Fire TV and eero.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra design leaked — and it could cause ‘the most intense wave of criticism in Galaxy history’
By Scott Younker Published
An alleged render of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra reveals a very iPhone-esque design and a missing camera.

I wore Virtue and Xreal's new budget-friendly AR glasses for a week — and this is the pair I'd buy
By Scott Younker Published
Viture and Xreal are competing in the budget AR glasses space, so who wins? I’m comparing comfort, display quality and features to see who’s the best.

‘Physical AI and robotics will take every physical task in the next 2-5 years’: Neura Robotics CEO says writing on the wall for human labor
By Scott Younker Published
The CEO of a robotics company claims AI and robots will replace physical labor soon.

ICE just banned Ray-Ban Meta glasses for agents — here’s why
By Scott Younker Published
Even the most controversial agency considers Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses a major privacy concern.

Apple may have accidentally teased its own roadmap with 14 unreleased devices revealed — but this long overdue update has me most excited
By Scott Younker Published
Apple code apparently reveals several unreleased products that could launch over the next few months including a few surprises.

LG reveals new 'dream OLED' tech that boosts brightness and more than doubles lifespan — here's how it works
By Scott Younker Published
LG Display has announced a new OLED technology called FLiPP that promises to be brighter and more efficient.

Tom's Guide to smart glasses: 13 terms you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
Smart glasses are complicated. These are the terms you need to know to figure out what companies are talking about.

New iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe updates fix 30 security vulnerabilities: what you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
The latest Apple security updates fix more than 30 vulnerabilities for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.

The Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip isn't 2nm despite the rumors — opening the door for iPhone 18 Pro
By Scott Younker Published
Despite rumors, the new Pixel 11 series features a 3nm processor meaning its not as boosted as expected.

New Windows zero-day flaw could give hackers deep access to your PC — how to stay safe
By Scott Younker Published
Two different Windows flaws popped up this week. What connects them is that both could give bad actors system privileges.

iPhone 18 Pro could see absolutely massive price hike according to researchers
By Scott Younker Published
Research firm releases report that hints at a potential massive price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series.

I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter
By Scott Younker Published
The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a powerful gaming laptop that is perfect for playing Valorant, though its tight keyboard is a detraction.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak — and Tensor G6 is nearly 50% slower than Galaxy S26 Ultra
By Scott Younker Published
New Geekbench scores reveal a surprisingly weak Pixel 11 Pro XL compared to Apple and Samsung.
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