EyePet

EyePet is not, as the name suggests, a pet made out of eyes. The reality, a mix between Gizmo from Gremlins and a tiny monkey, is far more adorable. And it’s surprising how often the technology works: as an advert for webcam gaming EyePet is a nothing short of a triumph, the game’s best moments coming from the virtual pet seamlessly interacting with the on-screen mirror of your living room. He’ll spot your fingers wiggling, jump over your hand when it passes by, scamper over to your legs when you tap your toes and, if you accidentally knock him too hard, will fall over onto his lovably fluffy back. Plus you can dress him up in a stripy t-shirt, pop a beret on his noggin and call him Monsieur Bobbins.

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