Memebits: gadget reviews, selfies and torch-fights in 15 second videos

We get it: you’re busy. Social media is a never-ending stream of things demanding your attention, and sometimes you can miss the cool things while you’re busy with real life. But do you have 15 seconds to spare?

In our new video series, you can get a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes at Burn HQ in neatly packaged 15 second chunks. We’re releasing (almost) one video a day on our Instagram account — and this week, we’ve reviewed a phone, had a wannabe light-saber battle and showed you how to make your selfie into a sticker.

Yes, it’s pretty… but so what?

After our 15 second overview of its good looks, we thought we had a bit more to tell about the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha. In this video, Gearburn editor Steven Norris rounds up the pros and cons in more detail.

The fuel

The Burn Media team has a secret… yes, it’s true, we have a weakness. Specifically, a weakness for slabs of nougat and peanuts wrapped in chocolate, of which we consume more than 700% of our recommended daily allowance.

It’s a torch-off!

Imagine it: your power is out and you’re stumbling around in the dark for a light. While you could possibly light some candles, there’s something else you almost always have on you — your phone. So which one can we count on to get us to its torch function in the least amount of time? We put the iPhone 5 against the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha.

Make your own IM stickers

As much as we love Pusheen, Line and all those lovely Facebook stickers, wouldn’t it be cool to make your own? Fortunately, there’s an app for that.