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Moms Are Saying This Old School Tin Can Phone Will Be the Hottest Gift for Tweens This Holiday Season

The simplicity of a landline phone helped us learn important social skills that many kids today lack. One Seattle company ...
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Landline-inspired phone startup raises $3.5M; investor calls it one of the most ‘viral businesses’ he’s seen

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Sep 15, 2025 at 9:17 ...
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Well, hello! From landlines to ‘dumb phones,’ these startups are dialing up new options for kids

Tin Can co-founders from left, Graeme Davies, Chet Kittleson, and Max Blumen on the colorful landline phones the company makes. (Tin Can Photo) Answering the startup call is not always as literal as ...
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Tin Can is the screen-free phone option that parents are loving for their kids

Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleston, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his company is providing kids with a screen-free calling experience to connect with their friends. Tin Can is a landline for kids that ...
Inc

Landline Phones Are Back. Here’s Why

In today’s world, communication is largely done through one of two methods: smartphones or social media. Young children, however, rarely have access to either—and experts say they shouldn’t have any ...