One: The New York Police Department has deployed a robotic police dog, known as Digidog—that’s creeping out intriguing residents. 

Two: Far less creepy: Singapore’s pair of robots called Camello that deliver groceries and milk. 

Three: Far more dog-like: Ragdolls, which are cats bred to have puppy-like personalities: “This is a cat that greets you at the door and follows you from room to room, providing something like unconditional love.” Cat lovers everywhere are undoubtedly horrified. More on its genetic history here. Such ‘unnatural’ sweetness aside, they are very purty!

Four: Disney colour codes its characters to let you know exactly how you should feel about them. 

Five: The VieVision Between Legs Self-Check Mirror is something you put between your thighs to take a look at your lady bits. The reason it isn’t just a mirror—because it apparently has “cute mid-century modern lines” and costs $66! 😂