Part multicoloured lamp, part 3-in-1 charger, it has everything you need to keep all your gadgets juiced up and look cool ...

Cases in point are narrow dimensions, odd shapes, unused nooks, low ceilings, dead spaces, pointless recesses, quirky layouts ...

"Don't get me wrong, I love this outlet cover/extension cord," said a generally satisfied reviewer. "It hides the plug-ins ...

You could practically lay on the couch and speedily dust every surface around you when last-minute visitors are on their way.