b'The Tech Cumulus April 2025GADGET OF THE MONTHROCKING THE Halliday Smart Glasses: Redefining Wearable Technology BUSINESS WORLD:The highly anticipated Halliday Smart GlassesGENE SIMMONS GUIDE TO were a massive hit at the Consumer TechnologyENTREPRENEURSHIPAssociations annual CES conference at the beginning of the year. Its easy to see why, as the AI-packed, pocket-sized tech (weighing only 35 grams) can handle everything from hands-freeTheres no denying Gene Simmons is a quirkyduty to yourself. Thismeans always looking for directions to translating foreign languages incharacter, even without the makeup. Globallyknowledge that positions you strategically for real time. Featuring an invisible, discreet display,renowned as a rock star in the band Kiss, itssuccess. Beat the right place, with the right thing they seamlessly deliver information withoutno surprise he showed up to his interview at aand the right time. Thats on you, hesaid.compromising privacy. With over 12 hours ofrecent industry conference clad in all black and battery life and compatibility with prescriptionwearing dark sunglasses that seemed glued to hisFor any business leader, staying informed and lenses, they are as practical as they are stylish.face. But behind the moody persona, Simmonshaving a continuous improvement mindset are Even better, their preorder price of $369 ($499is an incredibly successful entrepreneur withcritical to navigating the ever-shifting landscapes MSRP) makes them surprisingly accessiblea net worth of $400 million. However, it wasntof capitalism and economic turbulence. compared to most smart glasses on the market.alwaysthis way. Thisincludes being open to diversification, another of Simmons strategic business tips. Simmons opened up about his childhood, revealing aHisinvestments are not siloed in the music depth often masked by his public persona. The fireindustry. Instead, they are spread from restaurant INNOVATIVE TECH TRENDSin your belly, it never burns hotter than when you canchains to reality TV. This approachremember what it felt like to be hungry, he explained.cushions financial risks and opens TO EXPLORE IN 2025Simmons rose from a poverty-stricken childhood inup multiple revenue streams. Forget smart vacuums2025 brings AI- Haifa, Israel, where he sold fruit roadside to survive.Itreally is because all the knowledge powered communication coaches, advancedThe son of a Holocaust survivor, Simmons learned is available on [the Internet] for collaboration tools and next-level wearableearly on that perseverance was nonnegotiable. Infree. The rest is just hard work, he tech to transform business operations. fact, hes critical of anyone with a passivepointed out. For Simmons, the secret 1.AI Communication Coaches: These toolswork ethic. There [are] so manyis simple: Tap into the vast online provide real-time feedback on tone, bodyopportunities. Were just sitting therereservoir of information, pair it with language, and phrasing during videogoing, Iwish somebody would giverelentless effort andkeepinnovating.calls, helping professionals improveme a chance, and the chances are just going right by you, heMost people consider business communication and engagement. Why itsaid. Whatdifferentiates regularsuccess strategic and tactful, not matters: They democratize professionalpeople from uber-successfula particularly creative pursuit. development, leveling the playing field forones, Simmons insisted, is theirButSimmons argued otherwise. smaller businesses. willingness to fall in love withBusiness is art. Every step you 2.Advanced Collaboration Tools: AI-driventhe labor that success requires.take is either going to make you meeting summaries, instant translation andThemost successful people inmoney or its going to cost you integrated team chats streamline remotethe world are no different thanmoney, he said. Its a delicate work. Why it matters: They break languageyou are, except they work longerdance, and Simmons rising barriers and improve team efficiency. and harder,thats all. journey from selling fruit in 3.Wearable Tech: Smart glasses, watchesHaifa to building a vast empire and sensor-embedded clothing enhanceMany Americans arent taughtexemplifies how determination productivity and safety in industries likeabout taxes or the workings ofand smart decision-making can logistics and healthcare. Why it matters:the economy during their schoolturn adversity into opportunity. Wearables provide instant data, reducingyears, but thats no excuse to letThis underlines a vital truth for all errors and improving response times. opportunity pass us by. According toentrepreneurs: Success comes from Embrace these innovations to future-proof yourSimmons, understanding businessseizing opportunities, continuous business and simplify your life in 2025! is a personal responsibilityor,aslearning and unwavering commitment he put it, an inferred fiduciaryto innovation andexcellence.Technology That Works!216-393-24843'