Commodore
Coverage of Commodore in the Nexus archive.
- Two yacht club members in £320K court fight over 80ft Dutch houseboat: Captain 'harassed commodore after accusing him of dodging barge mooring fees'
Two yacht club members are involved in a £320,000 court dispute over an 80ft Dutch houseboat. The captain accused the commodore of evading barge mooring fees, leading to harassment claims.
- Talk about a blast from the past! Commodore unveils a Y2K-inspired flip phone with texting, maps and music - but NO social media
Commodore has released a Y2K-inspired flip phone featuring texting, maps, and music capabilities, but it excludes social media. The device blends nostalgic design with basic modern functionalities.
- Makers of Commodore 64 releasing new flip phone designed to discourage doom scrolling
Commodore, known for its Commodore 64 computer, is releasing an old-school flip phone designed to discourage doomscrolling.
- Commodore gets into the phone biz with Sailfish-powered retro 'Callback'
Retro computing brand Commodore has launched a $500 flip phone called Callback, powered by Jolla's Sailfish OS. The device lacks social media, email, and web browsing but includes a 48 MP camera, FM radio, and Android app compatibility. It positions itself as a privacy-focused alternative to modern smartphones.
- After resurrecting an iconic PC brand, Commodore is getting into flip phones
Commodore, a retro PC brand, was revived by Christian Simpson, a YouTuber known as Peri Fractic, who acquired the company in 2025. The revived Commodore 64, featuring modern updates like Wi-Fi and USB ports, has sold 30,000 units, leveraging nostalgia for the original 1982 model.
- Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years
The remains of US Army Pfc John A Walko, killed in the 1944 Battle of Aachen during WWII, were identified through DNA analysis and returned to his Pennsylvania hometown after 80 years. A veteran’s motorcycle group escorted the remains to Commodore, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.