Internet's CatGPT's landline-style phone goes viral; ‘Zillennial’ founder generates $280,000 selling Bluetooth 'landlines' to combat screen time

A tech founder, Cat Goetze, has transformed her desire for less screen time into a thriving business, Physical Phones. Her retro-styled Bluetooth handsets, mimicking traditional landlines, have generated over $280,000 in sales since July 2025. These devices allow users to make and receive calls from smartphones, tapping into a generation's yearning for a simpler, nostalgic connection.

Internet's CatGPT's landline-style phone goes viral; ‘Zillennial’ founder generates $280,000 selling Bluetooth 'landlines' to combat screen time
A tech founder, Cat Goetze, has transformed her desire for less screen time into a thriving business, Physical Phones. Her retro-styled Bluetooth handsets, mimicking traditional landlines, have generated over $280,000 in sales since July 2025. These devices allow users to make and receive calls from smartphones, tapping into a generation's yearning for a simpler, nostalgic connection.