Scott Younker

Scott Younker is a tech journalist based on the West Coast, covering the latest in technology news for Tom's Guide. With over a decade of experience in various tech sectors and writing roles, Scott has developed a keen eye for emerging trends and innovative products. He has contributed to publications such as Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, and America's Funniest Home Videos. In his spare time, he enjoys discussing disc golf, sustainability, board games and his ongoing struggle to improve his golf game. Scott holds a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Oregon and has been with Tom's Guide since 2024.

Biography:  https://www.tomsguide.com/author/scott-younker

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Scott Younker appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear political or personal biases.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest detected in Scott Younker's reporting.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • The new tablet gives a Pro-level update to the OnePlus Pad.
  • The TinyPod accessory turns the Apple Watch into a wrist-free device but makes the digital crown unusable.
  • The upgrade improves health tracking, including sleep insights.

Deceptions

71%

Examples:

  • I could see the case being an excellent way to bring your watch without wearing it for things like running or going to the gym, especially if you don't like the feel of watches on your arms when working out.
  • The beta is already available for those with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Recent Articles

Reviving the Click Wheel: Introducing the tinyPod, a New Apple Watch Accessory

Reviving the Click Wheel: Introducing the tinyPod, a New Apple Watch Accessory

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 A new accessory called tinyPod transforms the Apple Watch into a wrist-free media player with a functioning click wheel, reminiscent of the iPod's design. Available in various sizes and shipping dates, it offers an alternative way to use the watch for activities without wearing it on the wrist. Priced at $80, this unique accessory generates buzz among Apple Watch enthusiasts.
Samsung's New BioActive Sensor and Sleep Apnea Detection in Galaxy Watch 7 and 7 Ultra

Samsung's New BioActive Sensor and Sleep Apnea Detection in Galaxy Watch 7 and 7 Ultra

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 and 7 Ultra, launching soon, feature an upgraded BioActive Sensor for improved heart rate, sleep quality, blood pressure, and stress level readings. The new sensor includes additional LED colors for enhanced workout accuracy and advanced health tracking features like an AGEs index. The Health Monitor app on these watches has been FDA-cleared for sleep apnea detection.
Samsung's New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Stemmed Design, On-Device AI, and IP57 Rating - A Closer Look

Samsung's New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Stemmed Design, On-Device AI, and IP57 Rating - A Closer Look

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Samsung's new Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, set to be released on July 10, feature a stemmed design similar to Apple AirPods and on-device AI capabilities. The standard model costs around $140, while the Pro version retails for $240. Both have Bluetooth v5.4 and IP57 rating for dust and water resistance (Android Headlines, XDA Developers). Samsung's design imitation of Apple extends to these earbuds, as seen in previous legal battles over smartphone patents from 2011 to 2018 (MacWorld).
Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Apple is set to release four new iPhone 16 models this year, all featuring the same A18 chip and increased RAM. The lineup includes an Action button for shortcuts, Capture button for camera launch, and rumored spatial video capture. Apple's manufacturing orders have increased by up to 12% for 100 million units due to strong demand and competition in AI technologies.
Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The New York Times' Connections puzzle, an instant hit word association game launched in June 2023, challenges players to group words into categories based on associations. Categories include pursuit (yellow), romantic letter sign-offs (green), finding a group within a group (blue), and words related to gold (purple).
OnePlus Expands Product Line with Powerful Pad Pro Tablet and New Watch 2 eSIM

OnePlus Expands Product Line with Powerful Pad Pro Tablet and New Watch 2 eSIM

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 OnePlus introduces the powerful OnePlus Pad Pro tablet with a 12.1-inch IPS panel, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and long-lasting battery for productivity. The device comes in two variants and supports Dolby Vision and Smart Stylus Pro. OnePlus also launches the redesigned OnePlus Watch 2 eSIM with eSIM connectivity for standalone calling.
Yellowstone Finale: John Dutton's Absence, Prequels, and Sequels - What to Expect in November 2024

Yellowstone Finale: John Dutton's Absence, Prequels, and Sequels - What to Expect in November 2024

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 The final episodes of Paramount Network's hit Western series 'Yellowstone,' featuring the Dutton family's struggles and conflicts, premiere November 10, 2024. Despite delays due to a writers' strike and Kevin Costner's potential absence, fans eagerly anticipate the conclusion of this modern-day family saga. Paramount Network also announced prequels '1833,' '1923,' and sequel '2024.' (Paramount Network, People, Tom's Guide)
Tech Startup Humane Urges Customers to Stop Using Charging Case for AI Pin Device Due to Fire Safety Risks

Tech Startup Humane Urges Customers to Stop Using Charging Case for AI Pin Device Due to Fire Safety Risks

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Tech startup Humane urges customers to stop using charging case for AI Pin device due to potential fire safety risks following investigation into battery quality issues from previous supplier. The incident adds to growing concerns surrounding the product's performance and marks a challenge for the well-funded startup.
Polestar's Surprise Entry into Tech Industry: Unveiling the Polestar Phone with Meizu

Polestar's Surprise Entry into Tech Industry: Unveiling the Polestar Phone with Meizu

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Polestar, the Swedish EV manufacturer, surprises with its first tech product: a smartphone. Collaborating with Chinese tech firm Meizu, Polestar's phone integrates seamlessly with its vehicles and runs on FlyMe OS. Sleek design, Snapdragon chipset, high-resolution screen, and impressive camera system are expected features.
Delta Emulator Now Available on Apple App Store: Supporting NES, SNES, and More

Delta Emulator Now Available on Apple App Store: Supporting NES, SNES, and More

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Apple App Store now hosts Delta emulator by Riley Testut, supporting NES to Game Boy Advance consoles and popular controllers. Despite uncertainty over console eligibility, Testut brings wider access after iGBA confusion.