If may look like a paper clip, it may even have the word ‘clip’ in its title, but please don’t mistake the PKOH NYC iPod earbud clip for a mere paper fastener.

It may be simple in design, but the earbud clip is officially a feat of scientific genius. How many times have your iPod headphone wires tangled up in a horrific mess?

Well, such incidents will be a thing of the past if you invest in one of these.

“Unlikely other products that require a bulky steel reel, the earbud clip simply secures the cord after it’s been wrapped around the iPod," says the press release.

The PKOH NYC earbud clips come in black, green, white and pink and are sold in packs of four.

These compact and lightweight wire organisers are available from iPod World and all good online retailers immediately.

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