The Noppup blog

Notes from a desk
with a pet on it.

Name: Noppup
Author: DonQuijotech

Stories, launches, and the occasional essay about what happens when the thing on your desktop starts to feel alive.

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Why We Built Noppup

The story behind Noppup — nostalgia for desktop pets, the loneliness of remote work, and a vision for something better.

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From eSheep to Bonzi Buddy to a new generation — desktop pets are making a comeback, and they're smarter than ever.

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The science of taking breaks while working, and how a tiny animated companion can make healthy habits stick.