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
![render of iPhone SE 4](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6pmBdLmVwgWdjd7TWmCWR-320-80.jpg)
Forget the iPhone 16 — cheaper iPhone SE 4 tipped to feature OLED display and 48MP camera
By Scott Younker published
New iPhone SE 4 rumors hint at massive upgrades for the budget-friendly iPhone including an OLED display, 48MP camera and an A18 chipset.
![A Coloro Buffalo receiver catches the football as seen in EA's College Football 25](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vDagkgz2W4DPpZF7ReF7nN-320-80.png)
I waited 11 years for College Football 25 — it's the return to NCAA football EA needed to make
By Scott Younker published
EA’s long dormant college football franchise returns with College Football 25 and despite some flaws, it’s a welcome return to the gridiron.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Saturday, July 20, #405
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #405? Here are some hints and the answers
![Google search monopoly antitrust](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wsJtYb76P322hQEj2NYYRc-320-80.jpg)
Google's URL shortener service is ending — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Google adds to the infamous graveyard by shuttering its popular URL shortener. Anything with goog.gl will stop working in 2025.
![Split image with Delta, United and American logos on the right, stock image of crowded airport on the left](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBqAuSr7frLr3MzKMgNUuB-320-80.jpg)
Huge Microsoft outage hits airlines — live updates on Delta, United, American, Southwest and more
By Scott Younker last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has taken thousands of PCS and servers offline and airlines seem to be particularly hard hit.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Friday, July 19, #404
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #404? Here are some hints and the answers
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56NdkQp5vAsNFbYtHbZ9d8-320-80.jpg)
Pixel Watch Find my Device support on the way — eventually
By Scott Younker published
A code teardown found that Google's Find My Device network support is coming to Pixel Watches.
![Promo image for the Google Pixel 9 Pro showing off the new camera array](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D6HCeTyk7oSbJFLV8T5S98-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 9 Pro official design just revealed by Google — here’s your first look
By Scott Younker published
With Made by Google less than a month away, Google has released a teaser video showing off the Pixel 9 Pro phone.
![Google Pixel Watch 3 render, zoomed in on left side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hd3R3HsGrUF92x2o8kUEiB-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Watch 3 pricing just leaked — and it’s bad news
By Scott Younker published
European prices for Google's Pixel Watch 3 have leaked, revealing price increases and potential strap colors.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 on a table](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YHVgEtoAHkF7QYMg4ceDed-320-80.jpg)
What?! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be as thin as Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Scott Younker published
Samsung is looking to make the Galaxy Z Fold 7 super thin, and a slimmer Z Fold 6 variant might launch later this year.
![A woman listening to music with headphones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ijrPymCvWMw3pquHehwUVD-320-80.jpg)
YouTube Music is getting two game-changing AI features — here's what they do
By Scott Younker last updated
YouTube Music is adding two new tools — a custom AI-powered radio station generator and a song recognition tool.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Thursday, July 18, #403
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #403? Here are some hints and the answers
![The tinyPod](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxD5zSSLdL2Yi2yXaZLJBg-320-80.jpg)
The Apple Watch accessory you never knew you needed is coming soon
By Scott Younker published
A new third-party Apple Watch accessory turns the smartwatch into an adorable little iPod.
![An image showing an iPhone with the T-Mobile logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KLBSgshfaSQxAKPMAGL9T8-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile is the fastest mobile network but I'm not switching — here's why
By Scott Younker published
A new report highlights T-Mobile's network speed dominance over Verizon and AT&T but that may not be enough to entice you to switch carreirs.
![MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) on a patio table](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76BX7qw85vqQucCvUnTHHQ-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Pro M5 tipped to arrive in 2025 with new compact camera module
By Scott Younker published
A report claims that Apple will integrate a new compact camera module in M5-powered MacBooks, which is expected to arrive in 2025.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FxuEonYQcSciHqnjWU7PnR-320-80.jpg)
Don’t have $1,900? Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI features are coming to older Samsung phones
By Scott Younker last updated
Samsung foldable phone features are coming to older phones, but it's not clear when.
![Board games for prime day: Ark Nova, Catan, Ticket to Ride First Journey](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zCqa82dgFEMGWQtbJ4ZuoN-320-80.jpg)
I play board games nearly every day, and these are 9 Prime Day deals I recommend
By Scott Younker last updated
Prime Day is here, so if you're looking for a deal on some of the best board games, we've got you covered.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Wednesday, July 17, #402
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #402? Here are some hints and the answers
![Nothing CMF Phone 1 in black with orange strap](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RegxtcQGPJZM232JDb8j6g-320-80.jpg)
Nothing wants users to 3D print their own CMF Phone 1 accessories
By Scott Younker published
Nothing is encouraging buyers of the CMF Phone 1 to 3D print their own accessories or design them.
![Sling TV logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e8pcLgyVWguLshEwjQzT2d-320-80.jpg)
Sling TV just gave users a massive streaming upgrade for free
By Scott Younker published
Sling TV is adding 4K streaming for free and kicking it off with a broadcast of the MLB All-Star game with a couple of caveats.
![Using an XR headset with data all around](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bABYFBy3XGsXe9ZDaKV2Mc-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's Apple Vision Pro competitor could launch in March 2025
By Scott Younker last updated
Last week, Samsung and Google announced that a new XR headset will be available in 2024, but a new report suggests it won't arrive until 2025.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Tuesday, July 16, #401
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #401? Here are some hints and the answers
![AI overviews](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LiDn5WeUfe6aNhuq2qcJ8H-320-80.png)
Google continues to backpedal away from AI Overviews — could Reddit be to blame?
By Scott Younker published
With a disastrous launch in May, Google has been steadily backpedaling away from AI Overviews, as the company attempts to fix or reduce its presence in search results.