Tin Can’s next product is a Rolodex for Gen Alpha
The retro tech company Tin Can reinvented the landline for kids. Next, it’s introducing Gen Alpha to the Rolodex. The brand’s core product, the $100 Tin Can phone (so named for its chunky, playful form factor) is a Wi Fi-enabled, screen-free landline complete with a chunky cord and a dial tone. Since its debut in June 2025, the phone has sold out seven production batches—equal to hundreds of…
Retro tech firm Tin Can is set to launch a new product line for Gen Alpha. The company's flagship product, the $100 Tin Can phone—a Wi-Fi-enabled, screen-free landline—is already a massive hit, with seven production batches sold out since its June 2025 debut. Now, Tin Can is introducing two non-phone products: Twirly Cord Charms ($20 for five charms) and the Contact Keeper ($40), a modern take on the Rolodex.
Founder and CEO Chet Kittleson envisions Tin Can in every elementary and middle school classroom. The Contact Keeper is a chunky rectangle containing 20 cards for kids to jot down names and phone numbers, while Twirly Cord Charms are customizable, dangle-like ornaments that snap onto the phone's cord or keychain adapters. The designs aim to blend contemporary aesthetics with nostalgia, catering to kids' existing usage habits rather than attempting to change their behavior.
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