Paul Strauss (@paulstrauss), publisher of Technabob and The Awesomer, is an American gadget and offbeat-tech creator whose channel has about 1,260 subscribers and a median of 686 views per video. Uploads are sparse, roughly one video in the last year, and his rate range is $150 to $250 per video. A distinctive detail is his long run of hands-on camera and 4K test footage reviews.
Gadget and camera reviews from a long-running tech publisher
- Median of 686 views per video across the last 30 uploads
- Channel has 1,260 subscribers and 5.6 million lifetime views
- Recent gadget and automotive demos have drawn engaged viewers, including one clip near 37,000 views
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short hands-on product demos, camera sample footage, vehicle walkaround clips
- Tone
- curious, matter-of-fact
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds to about 3 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- consumer electronics, automotive
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the website notes affiliate commissions and Amazon Associate links on theawesomer.com, not in the videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No flagged content in the recent titles; videos cover gadgets, cars and camera tests.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Laser Engraved Beer Coaster by #dunelanddesigns #engraved #l · 1.3k views
▶Quick Demo of Autonomous.ai SmartDesk 2 Adjustable Standing · 477 views
▶2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF Roof Operation · 606 viewsLast three uploads, latest 24 days ago.
Check out my website at http://technabob.com for the latest on gadgets, games, gizmos and other weird science Or for more Awesome Stuff, check out The Awesomer: http://theawesomer.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/technabob http://twitter.com/theawesomer Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/technabob http://facebook.com/theawesomer.FB
About Paul Strauss
Paul Strauss runs YouTube content tied to Technabob and The Awesomer, sites that have covered gadgets, games, science and offbeat tech since 2006. The channel mostly posts short hands-on demos, camera sample footage and automotive clips, with a median of about 686 views per video and a long tail of older uploads.
Based on the channel's titles and view patterns, the audience is most likely English-speaking adults who follow gadgets, cameras and cars. These audience figures are estimates, not platform-reported data. Information about the publication's brand work comes from the creator's website.
Brands seeking tech or automotive exposure can book a single sponsored video at a range of $150 to $250, which works out to roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. This creator suits brands that value a long-established editorial voice over high upload volume.
Written from Paul Strauss's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Paul Strauss can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Paul
How much does Paul Strauss charge for a sponsored video?
Paul Strauss's estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on a median of about 686 views and the $20 to $35 per 1,000 views rule. That works out to a CPM of $20 to $35, compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads.
What does Paul Strauss post about on YouTube?
Paul Strauss posts short hands-on gadget demos, camera test footage and automotive clips. Many videos are under three minutes and cover consumer electronics, cameras and vehicles from the Technabob and Awesomer network.
How do I contact Paul Strauss for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check whether his profile is boosted before reaching out.
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