Not exactly Science fiction, although it might have been a few weeks ago.
But it definately encourages obsessive fixation.

This is the brand new fantastic Hi-Res Live Webcam overlooking Times Square, New York.
http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/#

Looks as though you are just 100yds away from the action.
(you might need a free upgrade to Media player or similar)

[quote=Mike Kremer]

View, New Year festivities, with the ever popular Hi-Res zoom camera.