Who is Austin Evans?
Austin Evans is among the widely-known YouTube tech influencers covering content on different modern technological advancements in video games, personal computers, and smartphones. Many of his videos feature on popular websites and magazines, such as The Verge, Video Games Chronicle, Eurogamer, and Engadget.
Evans' interest in technology was fostered at an early age as he grew up in a household that owned a Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Gameboy. This interest bloomed into a YouTube channel in 2009, where he initially uploaded reviews on iPod Touch apps. Then added videos related to computers, including hypothetical PC setups, PC assembling, and budget-friendly PC setups, until he started creating reviews.
Austin Evans strived to improve the production of his videos. In 2016, he vlogged the process of creating his YouTube videos, including how he captures shots, the effects of different equipment in creating a video style, and several editing tips.
Alongside Evans' soaring popularity are interviews with the media. In 2017, he had an interview with Slate where he discussed virtual reality headsets and his recommended VR headset brands.
His famous catchphrase, "Hey guys, this is Austin," has resonated with over 5.3 million YouTube subscribers. Furthermore, he has bagged over 683.6K followers on Twitter, 504K on TikTok, 484K on Instagram, and 433K on Facebook.
Austin Evans’ Awards and Recognitions
- 2015 Inc. Magazine: Top 30 Power Players in Tech, 12th
- 2019 The Washington Post: Tech YouTuber Worthy of Subscription
- Engadget's List of Best Tech YouTubers
Austin Evans’ Prominent Campaigns
Fiverr Collaboration
Fiverr partnered with Austin Evans to feature the brand's different AI services. Anybody interested in the service is entitled to a 10% discount through the influencer's code — AUSTINNOTDUNCAN.
Bitdefender Paid Partnership
Bitdefender, an award-winning cybersecurity brand, sealed a multi-year partnership with Ferrari. This year, the influencer teamed up with both for a campaign on safety and security. Further details are yet to be discussed as of the time of writing.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8
Lenovo tapped the influencer for a paid partnership. Evans spent some time with the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 gaming laptop and posted the full review on his YouTube account.
American Optometric Association Collaboration
The brand collaborated with Austin Evans in campaigning for eye health and annual comprehensive eye examinations. In his video, Evans suggested that, while virtual eye examinations are possible, going for a comprehensive eye checkup to keep eyes in the best shape and to scan for 170 possible diseases.
