Ananova:

A US firm has invented a new iPod accessory which combines the portable music player with a toilet roll holder.

Manufacturers say the iCarta is designed to "enhance your experience in the smallest room", reports the Daily Mail.

The gadget, which costs around £50, merges an iPod docking station with a loo roll dispenser.

The device delivers high-quality sounds from moisture-resistant speakers, according to the manufacturer Atech Flash Technology.

It also re-charges the iPod while playing songs - either pre-programmed or a random selection.

One website which reviews the latest technology described the iCarta as "one of the stranger iPod accessories we've ever seen".