Michael Chalfin from Samuelson Furniture explained their innovative sound chairs, which use vibration to produce sound, benefiting seniors with hearing loss and dementia. Kelly Hover from Tactacam discussed their defend 360 camera, designed for remote security without Wi-Fi. Michael Rodriguez from IAI Smart introduced their Emerson Smart Voice appliances, emphasizing simplicity, accessibility and privacy for older adults.

Recorded on February 12, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights and Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Michael Chalfin, President, Samuelson Furniture - Sound Chairs
an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP enterprise category participant

Kelly Hover, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer, Tactacam - Defense 360

Michael Rodriguez, Director Marketing, IAI Smart; Lead Project Manager, Emerson SmartVoice

Press:
Samuelson Furniture
Home Furnishings Business: CES 2026 Welcomes Furniture Companies & Innovations by Karen Parrish 1-1-26
Reviewed: Reviewed Honors the Best Tech Products of 2026 with its Annual CES Awards 1-16-26

Tactacam
Security Info Watch: Tactacam Expands Cellular Security Portfolio With Defend 360 Panoramic Camera 1-7-26
TechTV: Inside the Technology: Feathersnapcam & Defend by Tactacam 1-25-26
Brownfield Ag News: Farmers Turning to Tech Amid Risking Security Concerns by Jared White 12-11-25

IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice
The Verge: Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub 1-6-26
Techaeris: Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug Review 1-17-26
ZDNet: overall Emerson SmartVoice review by Maria Diaz 1-13-26

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

LinkedIn Show Post with speaker photos

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman