Dematerialized Intercom Systems
G.Talk Replaces Outdated Communication Hardware with a Smart Tag
Laura McQuarrie — December 4, 2025G.Talk redefines building communication by replacing bulky intercoms with a six-gram smart tag that slashes carbon emissions while enhancing accessibility for all users. According to Epic Tech Taiwan, “Traditional intercoms are a forgotten carbon sink, with a single 50-unit building generating up to 26 metric tons of CO₂ in operational emissions over a decade.” Epic Tech Taiwan’s G.Talk dematerializes traditional intercom systems, eliminating both the embodied carbon of hardware and energy-draining operational emissions.
Beyond its benefits for the planet, G.Talk boasts a human-centered design, complete with AI-powered summaries that assist users with memory challenges, and user-friendly one-tap NFC that makes interaction effortless for all, regardless of digital literacy. G.Talk, a fundamental reimagining of how buildings and people connect, is a 2026 CES Innovation Awards Honoree in Sustainability & Energy Transition.