No, this spikey ball isn't a dog toy, nor quirky cubicle flair, but rather a very useful and functional cable organizing device. To use, you insert the earbuds into Tetran's mouth and wrap the excess cables in, out and around its nubby protuberances. It also includes a chain so it can easily attach to an iPod or cellphone case.

I wonder how bad this tangles the cables or how much of an inconvenience it is to wrap and unwrap. At least it will keep away the pocketful of cables of that most endure when attempting to carry around earbuds. Although, it's a shame that the great Bluetooth revolution of 2009 will send these little critters into extinction. Get them while they lasts in four different colors for $12.95 each.

Tetran Cable Organizer