Today is Thursday, April 2, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
TikTok has been Gen Z’s go-to app for entertainment over the past year or so, but YouTube may be shaking things up.
Per a report from The Verge, YouTube is working on a TikTok competitor called Shorts. The YouTube feature will allow users to upload short clips to a feed within the app. The feature will also include all of YouTube’s licensed music catalog for users to select from.
The move from YouTube comes after TikTok experienced a 125% increase in growth over the past two years, per a January 2020 report from App Annie. Having the same mindset as YouTube, Facebook is also currently testing a feature in Brazil similar to TikTok called Lasso.
News from The Post:
Here’s how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the Athens local music scene. (The Post)
Athens locals are resorting to making their own masks to fight off COVID-19. (The Post)
Album Review: Sufjan Stevens teams up with his stepfather, Lowell Brams, for his latest album, Aporia. (The Post)
Scores and Game Times:
Here are five players to watch out for during Ohio football’s next season. (The Post)
Athens Weather
Grab a light jacket or sweatshirt if you head out for a walk today! Today will be sunny with a high of 59 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
You might also want to know…
Alcohol sales are currently booming throughout the U.S. due to the coronavirus. (CNN)
Zoom, which has become increasingly popular during the coronavirus pandemic, is facing privacy backlash saying the app’s default settings aren’t secure enough. (The Verge)
TIDAL, the Jay-Z owned music streaming service, is currently offering $1 subscriptions. (The A.V. Club)
