Video & Photo Tech

  After President Trump's recent Executive Order stating he'd ban TikTok in the Unites States if Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn't sell or spin off the the app in the United States, some of the platform's 500 million active monthly users may be trying to find an alternative to the popular social media platform (just in case). As of publication on Aug. 23, TikTok is still up and running, but with Instagram's recent release of Reels, a short-form video-sharing feature, you might be wondering if there are any other apps which offer comparable features. To get you started, here are five apps like TikTok you can try if you're looking to add some more options for video creation. TikTok, which was officially released in 2016 as a Chinese-owned video-sharing app, has repeatedly denied sharing user data with the Chinese government or censoring content at the Chinese government's request. Back in July 2020, TikTok responded to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo'

With the threat of a presidential ban of TikTok looming, now may be a good time to find another service. Here's a few suggestions that could be the best replacement for you. The highly-popular TikTok has received heavy scrutiny for a variety of reasons. The issues in the last few months range from its practice of "clipboard snooping" to allegations that it is a potential danger to US national security, due to its ownership by the Chinese tech giant ByteDance. In the latest twist of TikTok's existence, it has become the subject of a potential ban in the United States, after President Donald Trump declared one was happening soon. The threat has already made an impact, and Microsoft may or may not swoop in to take over TikTok's US operation. Given the continued possibility of a ban being applied against the app, it may be worth considering alternatives that offer similar short-form video sharing features. Here are some options to fill the creative void: The best repl

Why is TikTok’s video editor perfect for Insta Stories? Glad you asked! The short, 15-second format of TikTok videos is addicting. It’s way too easy to say, “Just one more…” and end up in a 5-hour content binging hole. Not to mention, TikTok’s 500 million active users should be enough in itself to tell you just how addicting the platform has become. Not only is consuming content on the platform addicting, but creating videos of your own can become just as fun.  Why?  — It’s so easy, anyone can do it. And because 15-second videos are proving supreme, it makes sense that that format spreads its effectiveness onto other platforms, like Instagram Stories. How to Use TikTok’s Video Editor: Once you’ve downloaded the app and created your account, you can choose to either start from scratch or choose a clip from your camera roll. To get started, tap the  Create Video  icon to shoot a video. Then, you can choose from a variety of different effects and recording tools located on