Charger maker CIO has begun early sales of its new product "CIO Cerberus" on the crowdfunding service Makuake, starting May 29, 2026[1][2]. The product gathers three cord-reel cables onto a single cradle that can be placed under or beside a desk, letting you pull a cable out only when you need it and retract it smoothly when you are done[1]. It grew out of an idea proposed by the creator Horiguchi of monograph, which CIO turned into a finished product[1].
Born From the Idea of "Making Cables Disappear From the Desk"
CIO Cerberus started from Horiguchi of monograph and his wish to "create a product that makes cables disappear from the desk"[1]. The trigger was a video themed around "a desk with nothing on it"[1]. The philosophy that a desk is a place for work, where you bring only the materials you need and return them to their place when finished, carries through into the product's design[1].
When Horiguchi shared his idea for organizing a desk using cord reels on YouTube, multiple companies reportedly reached out with offers to productize it[1]. However, a cord reel alone does not make a complete product. CIO took on the project because it could optimize the whole package, including the AC charger that supplies power to the cables and the extension cable that organizes the wiring behind the desktop[1].
A Charging Hub That Gathers Three Cord Reels on a Cradle
Cerberus is structured around three cord reels combined on a cradle, which is installed beside or behind the desk[1]. The cables normally stay out of sight, yet can be pulled out quickly when needed. It is positioned as a charging hub behind the desk that balances "hiding" cables with "keeping them easy to use"[1].
The number of devices charged at a desk, such as PCs, smartphones, tablets, and earphones, keeps increasing every year. A single cable is not enough, yet three exposed cables create clutter. Cerberus addresses this by neatly bundling three cables so that "having three is convenient" rather than messy[1]. Placing the charger and extension cable together under the desk means no extra wiring is left on the desktop[1].
A One-Sided Cord Reel That Extends to About 68 cm and Up to 100 W Output
Each cable uses a one-sided cord reel that extends to about 68 cm on one side[1]. It secures a length that is easy to use whether you are at the front or the back of the desk, and stows neatly into the body when not in use. The side that connects to the charger is a fixed cable of about 11.5 cm, making it easy to route under the desk or around a wiring box while keeping excess cabling out of sight[1].
The cord-reel cable is USB-C to USB-C and supports USB Power Delivery 3.0, delivering up to 100 W[1]. That is enough output not only for smartphones but also for charging laptops. The design even accounts for natural movement: flicking the connector with a finger pops the USB-C plug up, and the pull-out angle is set so it can be drawn out naturally when you lower your arm while seated[1].
The three cord-reel cables set into the cradle can each be used on their own[1]. They can be replaced cable by cable when one breaks or when you want to add more, for a design that lasts. The cable section is a compact shape measuring under 6 cm on each side, so it can be carried in a pouch or bag as is[1].
Two Mounting Options With Magnets and Adhesive, Plus Attention to Design
The body supports both magnetic attachment and adhesive mounting[1]. It can be easily installed on a steel desk with magnets, and on environments where magnets do not work, such as wooden desks, it can be fixed with the included adhesive sheet. A dedicated guide is built into the cradle so that even the motion of retracting the cord reel feels satisfying[1].
On the design side, the USB-C connector uses purple, CIO's corporate color, and each cable carries the CIO logo on an aluminum plate[1]. The exterior has a textured finish like that used on DSLR cameras, resisting dirt and fingerprints and keeping scratches less noticeable[1]. It is designed not only to sit on a desk as part of the interior but also with scenarios in mind where the cord-reel part is carried around[1].
Pricing and Project Overview
CIO Cerberus comes in two colors, black and white, with a planned retail price of 6,980 yen[1]. Makuake offers early-bird discounts: a limited run of 300 units at the "super-super early bird" price of 4,980 yen (29 percent off), and a limited run of 500 units at the "super early bird" price of 5,280 yen (24 percent off)[1][2]. The project launched on May 29, 2026[1][2].
Summary
CIO Cerberus is a charging hub that gathers three cord-reel cables onto a single cradle and, installed under or beside a desk, keeps wiring tidy. It packs in practical touches for the desk environment you use every day, including a cord reel that extends to about 68 cm, USB-C output of up to 100 W, two mounting methods using magnets and adhesive, and cables that can be replaced individually. For anyone troubled by cable clutter, it looks like a product worth considering.
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