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751 Tin Can Is a Dumb Phone for Kids. Can Someone Teach Them How to Use It?

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Anna Holmes @ Wired · 02/27/2026 06:00 EDT

Tin Can Is a Dumb Phone for Kids. Can Someone Teach Them How to Use It?

With its twirly cord and landline-like features, the Tin Can is giving kids a crash course in phone etiquette. For example: Talk!

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