Young consumers are going to have a lot more sources to get their online video hits this year, as long-standing platforms are now making video a part of their landscapes, and new sites are disrupting the way things are done. The latest news in YouTube competitors is the launch of 8, a text, photo, and video sharing platform that has already hooked content from big names such as Usher, Patricia Arquette, Jamie Oliver, and the Sundance Channel. Creators should be excited by the app: if they opt in for ads, 8 gives them 80% of advertising revenue generated from their content, which beats out both YouTube and Vessel’s offerings. The platform will also partner with 35 non-profit foundations to provide a venue to tell their stories. (StreamDaily)