Mai 30, 2026

YouTube — LEGO Batman Playlist PS5 Livestreams · Now Live

YouTube Gaming Channel @iamzaki · Subscribe & Like!

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JETLAG RADIO 4600 Spotify · Latest Episode Now

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Gaming Bible Xbox Fans Relieved as Helix Delays Keep New-Gen Console Off 2026 Showcase The Xbox next-gen Helix console was nowhere to be seen at the 2026 showcase — and the fanbase is oddly relieved. Sometimes waiting for right beats rushing to release. Kotaku Sweeney vs. Newell: The Steam Deck Price Hike Drama Gets Messy Epic's Tim Sweeney dunked on Gabe Newell over Steam Deck price increases — then people turned around and pointed at Sweeney's $500M super yacht and the 1,000 Epic layoffs. The gaming internet had opinions. IGN Destiny 2 Fans Plan Mass Server Protest to Beat Marathon's All-Time Record The Destiny 2 community plans to flood the servers in a mass protest that doubles as a record attempt against Marathon's all-time player count. Community power at its wildest. PC Gamer 007 First Light Review — Bond Is Back and It Shows PC Gamer weighs in on the Bond revival that's got everyone talking. After years of mediocre licensed games, is 007 First Light really as good as the hype suggests? Short answer: yes. GameSpot 50 Video Game Movies In The Works — How Many Will Actually Come Out? Hollywood is betting big on gaming IP with 50 adaptations currently in development. GameSpot asks the real question: which of these actually makes it to screens, and which quietly disappears? Polygon The 10 Most Anticipated Board Games & TTRPGs of Summer 2026 Not everything happens on a screen. Polygon's summer board game and tabletop RPG roundup has something for everyone — from casual families to hardcore dungeon crawlers. Steam The Elder Scrolls Franchise Sale 2026 — Up to 75% Off Steam is running a massive Elder Scrolls franchise sale with up to 75% off. Whether you've never played Morrowind or want to revisit Skyrim for the 100th time — now is the time. PCGamesN Counter-Strike's Co-Creator on Low Player Counts: "Those People Will Never Play Your Game" A refreshingly honest take on player count anxiety from CS's co-creator. Not every game needs millions of players to be successful, sustainable, or meaningful.

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Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 29, 2026

May 29, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

Friday · May 30, 2026 · Vendredi · TGIF · Weekly Gaming & Tech Edition

Game On & Level Up

Videogames, tech, anime, and the culture of play — curated by Zack every Friday

PS5 · Xbox · PC Gaming · Anime · Big Tech

What's up, everybody — TGIF! Happy Friday (Vendredi), May 30, 2026! Today we celebrate videogames, and I have a very personal reason to be excited this weekend: I'm live-streaming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on PS5 — a game I received as a birthday gift. It's rated E for Everyone, so the whole family can tune in. If you're underage, get your parents' permission and then come hang with us.

Catch all my livestreams at youtube.com/@iamzaki. Follow, like, subscribe — and let's get to 300,000 together. As a #RazerCreator on YouTube Gaming, I need that number to unlock the next level of this journey. Also, don't miss the brand-new JETLAG RADIO 4600 — the link is below. Let's go.

🔴 Live This Weekend — YouTube Gaming

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — PS5 Livestream

Birthday gift unlocked. Rated E for Everyone. Grab the kids, grab a snack, and come watch Zack play. All ages welcome — parents encouraged to join. Follow, like, and subscribe to help this channel go viral and get Razer's attention. Together we hit 300K.

▶ Watch Live @iamzaki PlayStation Blog Feature →

🎯 GOAL: 300,000 views, likes & subscribers → Razer partnership & swag for the community

Game News

What's Moving in Gaming This Week

Xbox Wire · Exclusive First Look

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — First Details on the Next Epic Campaign

Xbox Wire drops the first official details on the Modern Warfare 4 campaign. If the early intel is anything to go by, this could be the most ambitious CoD story mode in years. Read the breakdown before everyone else.

Hardware & Tech

Gear, Laptops & PC Components

Tom's Hardware Corsair 3200D RS ARGB Mid-Tower: Budget Chassis, Three Fans, No Wallet Pain PC World Watch Out, MacBook Neo: Affordable Windows Laptops Are Getting Seriously Good Again Computer Weekly Microsoft Hits Out Over Irresponsible Vulnerability Disclosure Apple Newsroom Cherokee Language Learners Bridge Generations with iPad and Mac

#Wishlist · #DreamLaptop · #RazerCreator

Razer Blade 18 — Next-Gen · Built for Gaming, Creation & Local AI

The next-generation Razer Blade 18 is everything I need as a creator, streamer, and AI-powered content producer. Built for gaming, content creation, and local AI workflows — this is the machine that would change my output completely. If anyone wants to make a #RazerCreator very happy, you know the link. 🙏

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Anime

From the Screen & Beyond

Crunchyroll · #GUNDAM

[Alexandros] Releases "ENDROLL" Cover — Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Film Insert Song MV

[Alexandros] drops a stunning music video for their cover of "ENDROLL," the insert song from the new Gundam Hathaway film. The intersection of mecha legend and indie rock artistry — essential for any Gundam fan. Watch it now on Crunchyroll.

Anime News Network · In Memoriam

Scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki Has Passed Away

The anime world mourns the passing of Hiroyuki Kawasaki, a talented scriptwriter whose work touched generations of fans. We honor his contributions to the stories and worlds that shaped so many of us. Rest in peace.

From the Desk of Zack

On Intel, Big Tech, and Why This Work Matters

✍️ Personal Editorial — Zack Technology LLC

Eleven Years. One Week. A Lot of Unfinished Business.

This week is a significant one for me personally. Over 11 years ago, I walked onto the Intel Corporation campus for my very first day. I was a Green Badge — a contractor — not a Blue Badge. But I didn't care. I was on a Big Tech campus. I was working hard alongside brilliant people. I was genuinely happy. I loved my co-workers. I poured everything into those two contracts.

I was hoping for a third contract. Maybe even a Blue Badge offer. Neither materialized. What did materialize: my work was absorbed, the company thrived, and in the years that followed, Intel laid off tens of thousands of employees and saved billions. Then AI lifted the stock from roughly $18/share in late 2025 to nearly $130 — driven in part by the U.S. Government's involvement, NVIDIA partnerships, and new industry deals. I'm not bitter about Intel's success. I still respect that company. I still want to return. But I want the waiting game to end, and I want the informal practice of blacklisting candidates — what some call "don't hire my guy" — to stop. It is illegal. It is wrong. It has cost me years.

I am the Founder, President, CEO, Director, and Senior Project Manager of Zack Technology LLC. We cover Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, Diplomacy, Mental Health, Emotional Support, and Music Therapy. For years, entities have benefited from my technology, my words, my podcasts — without offering a single cent in return. That era is over. Either support this work with a donation, engage me with a contract or invoice, or acknowledge what you've taken. I've filed complaints. I'm documenting everything. I'm tired — but I'm still here.

To any VC, angel investor, or Series A partner reading this: it is time. Zack Technology LLC is ready for funding. The track record is there. The audience is there. The content is there. Come find me. And to AMD, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, SAP, Salesforce, and any startup worth its salt — my inbox is open. Let's build something real.

Now Streaming

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JETLAG RADIO 4600 — Latest Episode Out Now

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🚗 Support Zack — The Car Fund

25 Years of Work. 8 Years Without a Salary.
Time for My First Brand-New Car.

I have been building this — all of it — without a paycheck for 7 years and 11 months. Over 10,000 podcast episodes. Hundreds of articles, longreads, and editorial posts. A full media and technology startup. All unpaid. In 25 years of professional life, I have never owned a brand-new car. Not once.

My dream is an Audi S8, fully loaded. I am open to anything solid: an RS5, RS6, RS7, a BMW M5 Touring, or a Nissan NISMO Z. I would also very happily take a clean gently used vehicle no older than 2020. I am an official #RazerCreator — Razer Gaming is my first potential sponsor. Your brand, your company, or your contribution could be next.

If any episode, any article, any piece of this work has ever mattered to you — please consider donating via Venmo. Every dollar moves this forward. Thank you for 11+ years of support.

💸 Donate via Venmo @iamzaki 💌 Sponsor / Partner Inquiry

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🎁 Find Zack Everywhere

YouTube — Watch Live! @iamzaki · LEGO Batman PS5 this weekend

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Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 28, 2026

May 28, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

Thursday · May 28, 2026 · Jeudi · Weekly Medicine & Health Edition

Body, Mind & Resilience

Medicine, mental health, rare diseases, and the science of healing — curated by Zack

EDS · Bipolar · Music Therapy · Video Game Therapy

What's up, everybody — happy Thursday (Jeudi)! It's May 28, 2026 and today at zack.coffee we go deep on Medicine and health. I've been watching a few episodes of Euphoria Season 3 and let me tell you — it was quite something. Not in a good way. We urgently need more PSA content to reach teenagers before illicit substances do. More on that below.

I also just published my new #LongReads piece on Ebola — available now at zack.coffee/ebola. Go read it. And to everyone working in the medical world right now — I see you, I hear you, I deeply respect the work you do. The shortage is real, the burnout is real. I have thoughts on that too.

📖 New #LongReads — Published Now

Ebola: The Virus, The Outbreaks, and What We Still Don't Know

My latest longform piece dives into one of the most feared pathogens in modern history — its origins, the humanitarian devastation of past outbreaks, the science of containment, and the ongoing global preparedness gap. Available now, exclusively at zack.coffee.

Read the LongRead →

Rare Diseases

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

The Ehlers-Danlos Society · Event

Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes — Ghent, Belgium · Sept. 3–4, 2026

A landmark hybrid event bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, patient representatives, policy-makers, and leaders from pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and digital health. Viewable from anywhere in the world in 60+ languages. The call for abstracts is open — deadline June 7.

Mental Health

Youth, Mind & Awareness

Child Mind Institute Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens Recognizing the early warning signs of bipolar disorder in adolescents can be life-changing. The Child Mind Institute breaks down what parents, educators, and caregivers need to know — and what to do next. BBC Future 'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The Lifelong Benefits of Making Music Science confirms what musicians have always felt: engaging with music rewires the brain, deepens emotional memory, and protects mental health across a lifetime. A beautiful, essential read. NIH / PMC · Research Putting the Gaming Experience at the Center of Therapy — The Video Game Therapy® Approach Peer-reviewed research explores how structured video game engagement can serve as a genuine therapeutic modality — not just distraction, but healing. Relevant for autism, ADHD, mood disorders, and beyond.

⚠️ Public Service Announcement — From Zack

To Every Parent, Teacher, and Creator: Make More Drug PSAs. Now.

I've been watching Euphoria Season 3 and it honestly unsettled me. Not because of the artistry — the show is technically impressive — but because of what it depicts and the audience that consumes it. Teenagers are watching. Some of them are struggling already. The last thing they need is a glamorized portrait of substance use without consequence.

I'm calling on content creators, public health organizations, school districts, and social media platforms: please fund, produce, and amplify PSA content aimed at teenagers about the real cost of illicit drug use. Not preachy, not condescending — real stories, real consequences, real support. The culture war over this content has gone on too long. Lives are at stake. Thank you in advance.

Open to Work

A Note to UC Davis, Sutter Health & the Medical World

💼 Senior Project Manager · Business Analyst · Available Now

I Understand the Shortage. I Can Help.

To every administrator, department head, and HR lead at a healthcare organization in the Sacramento region and beyond — I hear you. The staffing crisis in medicine is real and it affects every layer of the system, including operations and project management. While I am not an M.D., I bring 25 years of professional experience, including work at Alphabet (Google), Intel Corporation, BMW Financial Services, and my own tech startup. I have led projects, managed teams, analyzed data, and delivered results under pressure.

I am genuinely interested in bringing those skills to UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Health, or any major healthcare system that needs a Senior PM or Business Analyst who can get things done. I have a demonstrated ability to work with young people navigating Bipolar Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and those on the Spectrum. I bring patience, creativity, and respect. And yes — I will absolutely wear Marvel and DC costumes if that's what it takes to connect with young patients. No hesitation.

Look me up on LinkedIn, reach out directly, and let's talk. I just ask one thing: can I wear my HardTuned Fuji3 kicks to the office?

Senior Project Manager Business Analyst Data Analysis (SQL) Agile / Scrum Healthcare Ops Bilingual EN/FR Youth-Facing Work EDS-Aware Neurodiversity-Friendly

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🚗 Support Zack — The Car Fund

11 Years Since Intel.
7 Years & 11 Months Without a Paycheck.
I've Earned My First New Car.

Eleven years ago I started at Intel Corporation. My last paycheck from them was 7 years and 11 months ago. Since then I have built this entire operation — zack.coffee, Zack Technology LLC, over 16 podcast channels, thousands of articles, longreads, and editorial pieces — entirely without salary. No VC funding. No paychecks. Just the work and the belief that it matters.

In 25 years of professional life, I have never owned a brand-new car. Not once. My dream is an Audi S8 — fully optioned. I am open to anything good: an RS5, RS6, RS7, a BMW M5 Touring, or honestly a clean Nissan NISMO Z would absolutely make my day. I am already officially a #RazerCreator, with Razer Gaming as my first potential sponsor. If your brand wants to be part of the journey, reach out. Let's talk.

If my work — any of it — has ever meant something to you, please consider a donation via Venmo. Every dollar goes toward keeping this going and getting me that first new car after a quarter century of work. Thank you, genuinely.

💸 Donate via Venmo @iamzaki 💌 Sponsor / Partner Inquiry

🏎️ Dream Car: Audi S8 (all options) · Also: Audi RS5 / RS6 / RS7 · BMW M5 Touring · BMW M9 · Nissan NISMO Z · Gently used 2020 or newer welcome · Razer Gaming = Sponsor #1 · Your brand could be next.

🎁 Find Zack Everywhere

YouTube @iamzaki · Zaki VLOG

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JETLAG RADIO 4600 Spotify · Flagship Podcast

OMEGA RADIO 1680 Spotify · Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB Music

MU RADIO 654 Spotify · Now Streaming

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📖

New LongRead: Ebola zack.coffee/ebola

MOJO MOJO's New Madonna Special Is Out Now! The essential rock magazine goes deep on Madonna's legacy in their latest special edition. A must for any serious music collector. SPIN The Beastie Boys' Old L.A. Studio Is Coming Back to Life A storied recording space with serious hip-hop history is being revived in Los Angeles. The Beastie Boys' legacy lives on. Louder Than War Cress / Amass: What Are The Government Scared Of? Album of the Week. A politically charged record that asks the right questions at exactly the right time. Punk isn't dead. The SOURCE Nineteen85 Reflects on How dvsn's 'Sept. 5th' Changed Modern R&B The producer opens up about the seminal dvsn album and its lasting influence on contemporary R&B songwriting and production. XXL Magazine Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026 Who's moving units in 2026? XXL breaks down the year's biggest hip-hop debuts — the numbers will surprise you. La Blogothèque Olivia Dean The beloved French music platform captures Olivia Dean in their signature intimate live session format. Essential viewing.

Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

Wednesday · May 27, 2026 · Mercredi · Weekly Music Edition

Sound & Frequency

Electronic music, culture dispatches, and the soundtrack of a restless world — curated by Zack

JETLAG RADIO · OMEGA RADIO · MU RADIO

What's up, everybody — happy Wednesday (Mercredi)! It's May 27, 2026 and we are celebrating music today as we do every week, right here at zack.coffee. Eleven years ago I walked into Intel Corporation. Seven years and eleven months since my last paycheck from them. Since then I've built this whole operation — the website, the startup, the writing, the podcasts — entirely unpaid. Over 10,000 episodes of electronic music. More than 16 podcast channels. And I'm still here, every Wednesday, dropping the goods for you.

If Nicky Romero can afford a Lamborghini after 50 podcasts, surely after 10,000+ I deserve my first brand-new car. I've never owned one in 25 years of work. Today I'm asking for your support — and in the meantime, here's your Wednesday music edition. Let's go.

Now Streaming

This Week's Podcasts

🎧 Tune in — all available at zack.coffee and Spotify

JETLAG RADIO 4600

The flagship. 4,600+ episodes of electronic music, curated every week with no compromise and no corporate filter. This week's edition is live now.

JETLAG RADIO EP. 4600 · Spotify OMEGA RADIO EP. 1680 · Spotify MU RADIO EP. 654 · Spotify All Channels 16+ Podcasts · zack.coffee

Music News

What's Moving This Week

Rolling Stone · Feature

Online Trolls Harassed Her Six-Year-Old. That Was Only the Beginning.

How a group of sports fans at the University of Iowa sparked a clash involving a basketball star, a T-shirt company, and a reporter from halfway across the country. A deep look at online harassment culture in 2026.

Hip-Hop & R&B

Planète Rap & Street Culture

SKYROCK FM · Planète Rap SESSION LIVE avec TH, Ino Casablanca, 63Kluf & Tavares Skyrock drops another fire session with TH, Ino Casablanca, 63Kluf and Tavares. French rap at its finest — click play. COMPLEX Streetwear Power Ranking: The 2026 Edition Complex delivers the definitive streetwear hierarchy for 2026. Who's on top? Who's fading? The culture sets the record straight.

Electronic & Club

DJ & Producer Radar

Your EDM Tiësto Continues Trance Revival With 'Don't Lose Your Head' Dancing Astronaut ARC At The Lake 2026: BLOND:ISH, Sasha & More All Summer Long Mixmag What Berlin Clubbers Look Like After 24 Hours at Berghain UFO Network DIO Crete Unveils Spectacular Summer 2026 Programme Music Radar Watch Diplo DJ at His 6-Year-Old Son's Kindergarten Graduation Beatportal Beatport Launches Track ID, a Music Discovery Tool Built for DJs

Streaming

Platform & Discovery News

Spotify Newsroom · Platform

You Know Every Song. We Saved You Two Tickets. Introducing Reserved.

Spotify's new Reserved feature lets superfans access priority concert tickets through the platform — a direct reward for your listening devotion. This changes how we experience live music.

Gear & Tools

Studio & DJ Hardware

Teenage Engineering The Field System™ — a Studio That Fits in Your Pocket Portable, fully interconnected, battery-driven — Teenage Engineering's smallest and most powerful system yet. For creating anywhere, anytime. Native Instruments Komplete Start Is Free — and Built to Take You Further Native Instruments makes their Komplete Start bundle free. No excuses — your production toolkit starts here, today, at zero cost. HODINKEE Introducing the Albishorn Type X-Graph A new timepiece entry worth watching — HODINKEE introduces the Type X-Graph. Precision engineering meets refined design aesthetics.

🎛️ Zack's Wishlist — Let me know if you can help!

Still dreaming of the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX — a SAT/NAV head unit for whatever vehicle comes next. If any reader, brand partner, or sponsor wants to make that happen, you know where to find me. Also devastated Nissan stopped making the Maxima. Somewhere out there is a friend who could build me a Nissan Maxima Wagon with NISMO parts and a Pioneer DJ sound system. If that's you — call me.

🚗 Support Zack — The Car Fund

25 Years of Work.
8 Years Without a Paycheck.
It's Time for My First New Car.

I started at Intel Corporation eleven years ago. My last paycheck from them was 7 years and 11 months ago. Since then, I have been building Zack Technology LLC entirely without salary — no paycheck, no investor backing, just me and the work. That means over 10,000 podcast episodes produced unpaid. Years of writing, editorial work, geopolitical analysis, music curation, and startup development — all on my own dime and my own time.

In 25 years of professional work, I have never owned a brand-new car. That's the reality. My dream is an Audi S8 (fully loaded, naturally). But I'm genuinely open to anything — a great gently used vehicle no older than 2020. An Audi RS5, RS6, RS7, a BMW M5 Touring, or honestly at this point, a good Nissan NISMO Z would make me incredibly happy. I am already a Razer Creator and counting Razer Gaming as a first potential sponsor. If your brand or company wants to be part of this journey — reach out. Let's make it happen.

If you've enjoyed a single episode of JETLAG RADIO, OMEGA RADIO, MU RADIO — or anything I've written on this site — please consider a small Venmo contribution. Every dollar goes toward this car fund and keeping this operation running. Thank you for 11+ years of listening.

💸 Donate via Venmo @iamzaki 💌 Sponsor / Partner Inquiry

🏎️ Dream Car: Audi S8 (all options) · Also considering: Audi RS5 / RS6 / RS7 · BMW M5 Touring · BMW M9 · Nissan NISMO Z · Gently used 2020 or newer welcome. Razer Gaming = Sponsor #1. Your brand could be next.

🎁 Find Zack Everywhere

YouTube @iamzaki · Zaki VLOG

Razer Creator Affiliate zack.coffee/razer-creator

JETLAG RADIO 4600 Spotify · Flagship Podcast

OMEGA RADIO 1680 Spotify · Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB Music

MU RADIO 654 Spotify · Now Available

Coffee with Zack zack.coffee · All Podcasts & More

Google I/O Showed How the Path for AI-Driven Science Is Shifting

Tuesday/Mardi May/Mai 26, 2026

May 26, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

🇫🇷 Tuesday · Mardi · May 26, 2026 · Geek · Tech · La French Tech

Tech, AI,
French Tech
& Tuesday Vibes

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday — Mardi — May 26, 2026. A big day for tech, a big day for French innovation, and a big day for your boy Zack. Also: 26 years since the Manchester United Treble. Let's go.

#LaFrenchTech #AI #RazerCreator #LegoBatman #Geek #ManchesterUnited #GoBucks

Tuesday is Geek · Tech · La French Tech Edition — and today's is packed. Before we get into the links, a personal note from your host, a Manchester United anniversary, a LEGO Batman PS5 unboxing, and then wall-to-wall tech and AI coverage from Google I/O, French Tech, Anthropic, SAP, SpaceX, Wired, and more.

📝 A Note from Zack — Take Care of Yourselves

A Rough Start to the Day — But I'm Okay

I was in the kitchen, drank some strong syrup — think Syrup (the film) energy, but make it lemonade — and started coughing like crazy. I grabbed a cup and got some water, but the water spilled on the kitchen floor. I slipped and fell, hit my head on the wall, and hurt my leg. Thankfully, my head did not bleed. I iced it immediately, no swelling. My right shoulder has a bruise, and my leg needed rest. I'm okay, but I had to cancel my beloved late lunch/dinner combo of Pad Thai Seafood, and #MentalHealthDay at Temple Coffee. That one stung a little. Later, once I felt better, I was able to pick up LEGO Batman (PS5) and some snacks — Snickers, Twix, and Reese's. A win, in the end. Take care of yourselves out there. Kitchens are dangerous. 🙏

⚽ 26th Anniversary — May 26, 1999

The Treble. 26 Years Ago Today.

On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the Treble — winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in one historic season. The Champions League final at Camp Nou — two goals in injury time to beat Bayern Munich — remains one of the greatest moments in football history. Sir Alex Ferguson. Sheringham. Solskjær. Iconic.

🏆 Premier League 🏆 FA Cup 🏆 UEFA Champions League

🎮 New Acquisition — PS5

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Got It! 🦇

After the rough morning, I treated myself: LEGO Batman (PS5) is in the house. Snickers, Twix, and Reese's in hand. This one is rated E for Everyone — meaning it's for fans of all ages, and I absolutely cannot wait to livestream it for you later this week. Watch for it on YouTube @iamzaki. Bring the family. Also still running Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese Audio — because why not do both?

🎥 Livestream Coming This Week → @iamzaki

💙 Support the Channel

Help Keep This Going

I really wanted to treat myself to Fish & Chips at the British Pub in Folsom, CA today. Couldn't make it happen financially — that's just the reality right now. Had Hawaiian BBQ Beef with macaroni and veggies instead (a bit undercooked, but not burnt — we'll take it). If this blog, the podcasts, or the livestreams have ever meant something to you, please consider supporting on Venmo. Every single dollar goes directly into keeping Zack Technology LLC alive and independent.

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🤖 AI

Google I/O & Artificial Intelligence

Google Blog · Official

100 Things We Announced at Google I/O 2026

From Gemini Ultra 2 to Project Astra going live, NotebookLM upgrades, Android XR, and AI-powered search overhauls — Google I/O 2026 was a firehose. This is the complete official list of every announcement. Required reading for any tech operator or founder. I'll be unpacking the highlights in an upcoming VLOG.

Read All 100 Announcements →

MIT Technology Review

ERA: From Nature Publication to Catalyzing Computational Discovery

Google Research

AI's Education Explosion Leaves Teachers in the Dark

Axios

How Enterprise General Intelligence (EGI) Will Form a New Business Imperative

Salesforce AI Research

Perplexity Bumblebee Shakes Loose Hidden Threats on Dev Desktops

DevOps.com

'Something Has Genuinely Shifted': Inside Europe's Tech Startup Surge

Business Insider

Claude's Constitution — Anthropic Publishes Its AI Model Spec

🧠 Anthropic

Claude & Anthropic

Anthropic · Official

The document that governs how Claude thinks, behaves, and makes ethical decisions. Essential reading for anyone building with or thinking about AI alignment.

💼 SAP

SAP Sapphire & Enterprise AI

SAP · Sapphire Madrid 2026

AI Transformation with Fonterra and SAP — SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026 · #IwantToWorkAtSAP · #Neurodivergent

🇫🇷 French Tech

La French Tech · Quantum & Innovation

Maddyness · La French Tech

Quantique : un Frenchie d'Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour prendre les commandes de l'ingénierie de C12

Un ingénieur français formé chez Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour rejoindre C12, la startup française de puces quantiques, en tant que responsable de l'ingénierie. La French Tech continue de rapatrier ses talents les plus brillants. Fierté franco-américaine totale. 🇫🇷⚛️

Lire sur Maddyness →

🔭 Science

Space, Physics & Wonder

WIRED

The Universe Is Full of 'Impossible' Black Holes. Scientists Now Know Why.

A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

Slashdot · Science

SpaceX's $2 Trillion Reality Check

Fast Company

Astronomy Launches 2026 Astrophotography Contest — Presented by Celestron

Astronomy Magazine

The Netherlands Blocked a US Company from Buying the Cloud Provider Running Dutch Digital Identity

🔒 Tech & Privacy

Digital Rights & Hardware

The Next Web

MacBreak Weekly 1026 — Double-Wide Mode

TWiT · MacBreak Weekly

I Taught Myself to Code at 10. After Google & Twitter, I Turned to VC.

✍️ Culture

Business, Culture & Life

Entrepreneur

Starbucks Baristas Don't Just Make Coffee. They Run 3 Restaurants at Once.

Quartz

As Movie Theaters Struggle, IMAX Continues to Grow — Now Exploring a Sale

Inc.

A New Supreme Court Opinion Is Terrible News for Federal Workers

Vox

The 38 Best Restaurants in Tokyo, According to a Local Expert 🍜

Eater

The Wonder of the Ordinary

Lapham's Quarterly

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

🎁 The Goodies — Mardi Tech Edition

💙 Support Zack on Venmovenmo.com/iamzaki · No Fish & Chips today. Help me eat. 🙏 ⚡ Shop Razer Gaming Gearzack.coffee/razer-creator · #RazerCreator 𝕏 Twitter / X@superfrenchbigz 🎵 TikTok@superfrenchbigz 📸 Instagram@iamzaki ▶️ YouTube — LEGO Batman Livestream Soon!@iamzaki · This week · Rated E for Everyone 🎧 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodeslefrenzy.co · Spotify · 4,600+ ✉️ Email Zacksuperfrenchbigz@gmail.com ☕ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGzack.coffee

Until Next Time!

Monday/Lundi May/Mai 25, 2026

May 25, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

🇺🇸 Memorial Day · Lundi · May 25, 2026 · Major Content Day

MEMORIAL
DAY
2026

What's up, everybody! It's Monday — Lundi — May 25, 2026. It's Memorial Day — a day to honor those who gave everything. It's also Major Content Day, and a deeply personal one for me. World affairs, geopolitics, tech, science, diplomacy, French Tech, NBA, and more. Let's get into it.

Monday is Major Content Day here on Zack Technology LLC — and today's edition carries some real weight. Memorial Day 2026. A moment to watch Major Dad on streaming, reflect on service and sacrifice, and push through with the work. Today's curation spans geopolitics, world affairs, French Tech, science, diplomacy, chess, gaming, automobiles, and the NBA. A lot to get through. Let's go.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026

To Those Who Gave Everything — Thank You

Today we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of this country. As an Air and Space Forces Advisor since 2016 and someone whose technology was implemented through the Agility Prime program, this day carries real meaning. Watch Major Dad on your streaming platform of choice today. Reflect. Be grateful. And remember that freedom has a cost.

💙 Personal — 11 Years Ago Today

May 25, 2015: My First Day at Intel Corporation

🔵 First Day: May 25, 2015 🔵 Last Day: June 1, 2018 📅 11 Years Ago Today

Eleven years ago today, I walked through the doors of Intel Corporation for the first time. It was one of the proudest moments of my professional life. I gave everything I had during my time there — and when my contract ended on June 1, 2018, nearly 8 years ago now, I never stopped hoping to return.

In the years since, I have received over 30 calls and DocuSigns from Intel tech recruiters. Not one led to a job offer. Not one converted into a Blue Badge position or a third contract. I have spent those years building Zack Technology LLC — covering Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, Diplomacy, AI/Superintelligence, Mental Health, and Music Therapy. Over 30,000 job applications. 10+ million words of content. One published book. 10,000+ podcast episodes including the worldwide JETLAG RADIO series. I am a proven Superintelligence SME. I know this industry deeply.

To Lip-Bu Tan and the leadership at Intel Corporation: I am here. I have always been here. I would bring enormous value back to that organization. If my resume is being overlooked — I ask sincerely that someone take a second look. Not as a favor. As a professional acknowledgment of a track record that speaks for itself. Sign me a check. Hire me. I am worthy.

And to anyone else in tech leadership reading this — the same applies. Intel, AMD, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, SAP, Salesforce — I am ready. Help a brother out.

🎂 Birthday Weekend — Final Call

Birthday Weekend Wraps Up — Thank You for Your Support

The birthday weekend comes to a close today. No sushi. No care package. No salary check. But I'm still here, still creating, still grinding. If you've ever found value in this blog, in JETLAG RADIO, in my livestreams — please consider sending a little support on Venmo. Every dollar goes directly into keeping this operation alive. I am watching The Family Man with Nicolas Cage today — and I will make my trilogy. Mark my words. 🎬

💙 venmo.com/iamzaki

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📝 #LongReads OpEd — Coming Soon

My next #LongReads OpEd article is in the works — there's a formatting issue I'm working through and I'll publish it as soon as it's resolved. Topics on the horizon: the Ebola pandemic in Africa, and more. Thank you for your patience.

🌍 World Affairs

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

The Atlantic

Trump's War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat

A sharp analysis of where the Iran conflict stands — and the strategic incoherence behind it. Essential reading for anyone tracking U.S. foreign policy right now.

Read on The Atlantic →

Tom Nichols on Arms Control in the Second Trump Era

Pakistan PM: 'Things Moving in the Right Direction' on Peace Talks

Al Jazeera

Oil Prices Slide on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal

BBC News

NATO Allies Bewildered by Trump's About Face on US Troop Moves in Europe

ABC News

Is the United States on the Verge of Military Intervention in Cuba?

Foreign Policy

The Middle Power Delusion — Not Choosing Is Not an Option

Foreign Affairs

U.S. Intelligence Analyzing How Cuba Might Respond to Military Action

The Cipher Brief

How Kazakhstan's Super-Apps Outpace the Law

The Diplomat

Afghanistan International

🌐 Afghanistan

Human Rights & INTERPOL

Norway Urges Taliban to Uphold International Human Rights Obligations

She Was Told to Marry in a Country That Bans Girls' Education. She Fled.

BBC News

INTERPOL Convenes Europe's Top Police Over Transnational Organized Crime

INTERPOL

DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise Amid Distrust & Armed Conflict

NPR

Trump Said Gas Prices Are 'Peanuts.' Only If You're Rich.

🗽 USA

U.S. Domestic

Washington Post

Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Change to Green Card Process

New York Times

Overheated Chemical Tank in Southern California 'Will Fail', EPA Chief Says

The Guardian

Florida Emergency Chief Hopes FEMA Funding Delays Are Past Heading Into Hurricane Season

Politico

AIPAC, AI, Crypto & Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends

The Intercept

Cap Radio News · Sacramento

Vote Centers to Open in Sacramento County

Canada, le « meilleur pays du monde » au scalpel

🇫🇷 France

La French Tech & France

LinkedIn · #LaFrenchTech

🚀 9 Grandes Réussites de la French Tech ce mois-ci !

IA, spatial, santé, numérique, innovation de rupture — la French Tech continue de repousser les limites et de porter l'ambition française toujours plus loin. Neuf major wins this month alone. En tant que membre de La French Tech San Francisco et citoyen franco-américain, ces succès me rendent fier. 🇫🇷

Voir sur LinkedIn →

Le Monde Diplomatique

€100,000 Contract & Mistaken Identity: New Clues in Anti-Drug Activist's Brother Murder

Le Monde FR

DEA, Garde-côtes, Palantir — La Guerre Secrète Contre les Chimistes Chinois du Fentanyl

Intelligence Online FR

Franchising Has Quietly Made Countless Americans Rich

📊 Economics

Business & The Economist

The Economist

The Economist · The Insider

The MAGA Tax Is Holding America Back

Dope and Glory: Inside the Enhanced Games

1843 Magazine

Fertiliser, Food Stamps and Fed-Up Farmers

The Economist Podcasts

How People Actually Get to the C-Suite in S&P 500 Companies

Harvard Business Review

The MAGA-Backed 'Enhanced Games' Are an Ethical Nightmare

MS NOW

Google I/O Showed How the Path for AI-Driven Science Is Shifting

🤖 Tech & AI

Technology & Science

MIT Technology Review

Xreal, Google's Smartglasses Partner, Thinks It's Finally Mastered the Industry

TechCrunch

Hackers Are Learning to Exploit Chatbot 'Personalities'

The Verge

'Something Has Genuinely Shifted': Inside Europe's Tech Startup Surge

Business Insider

Spotify Premium Now Includes Peloton Classes in Push Into Fitness

Bloomberg

Air & Space Forces Magazine

Time Is Now to Start Work on Guardians in Space to Counter China

The Leader of NASA's Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck

🔬 Science

Space, Physics & Nature

The New Yorker

Houston We Have a Podcast — CHAPEA 2 Audio Log

NASA

Le Conseil du CERN met à jour la stratégie européenne pour la physique des particules

CERN

How Ecotypes Harbor the Genetic Memory of a Species' Past

Quanta Magazine

Is This the Most Overlooked Indicator of Women's Health?

National Geographic

If You're Going Through Chess Hell, Keep Going.

♟️ Chess & Games

Board Games & Strategy

Chess.com Blog

Millennium ChessGenius Pro M815 — Electronic Chess Computer, 2200 ELO Adaptive AI, Color Display, Built-in Trainer

🛒 Amazon Affiliate

Magnetic Travel Design · Great for all levels

🛒 Amazon Affiliate

WE Games Go Game Set 12 Inch — Traditional Go Set, Pull-Out Storage Drawers, Portable Wood Veneer Goban

Strategy Board Games for Adults · Chinese Chess

🚗 Automobiles

Cars & Motorsport

MotorTrend

Dodge Future Plans: Copperhead Supercar, GLH Model & SRT Everything

Toshifumi Suzuki, Father of Japan's Convenience Stores, Dies at 93

Reuters

You Can Do Everything Right and Things Can Still Go Wrong. "Moral Luck" Is a Way to Live With That.

✍️ Culture

Life, Ethics & Culture

Vox

Dating Apps Feel Broken. But These Couples Found Love Anyway.

Mashable

I've Played Mahjong My Whole Life — These 4 Sets Are Perfect for Beginners

Huffington Post

Eat Through a Chinese Buffet and I'll Tell You Your Fortune 🥢

BuzzFeed

Bruno Fernandes Claims Outright Premier League Assist Record

🎁 THE GOODIES — MEMORIAL DAY EDITION

💙 Support Zack on Venmo — Birthday Weekend Final Callvenmo.com/iamzaki · 8 years unpaid. Still grinding. 🙏 ⚡ Shop Razer Gaming Gearzack.coffee/razer-creator 𝕏 Twitter / X@superfrenchbigz 🎵 TikTok@superfrenchbigz 📸 Instagram@iamzaki ▶️ YouTube@iamzaki · Cyberpunk 2077 JP · Coffee Talk Tokyo 🎧 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodeslefrenzy.co · Spotify · 4,600+ ✉️ Email Zacksuperfrenchbigz@gmail.com ☕ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGzack.coffee

Until Next Time!

Saturday/Samedi May/Mai 23, 2026

May 23, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

▶ Saturday · Samedi · May 23, 2026 · Sports Edition

SPORTS
BIRTHDAY
WEEKEND

What's up, everybody! It's Saturday — Samedi — May 23, 2026. It's my birthday weekend and the world of sport doesn't stop for anyone. Football, Formula 1, NBA, Ligue 1, Ohio State, motorsport, and more. Let's get into it. GUNDAM!

Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26 Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League FC Nantes win La Coupe Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4 Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee Neville leaves Portland Timbers Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26 Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League FC Nantes win La Coupe Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4 Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee Neville leaves Portland Timbers Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED

Birthday weekend continues — and as always, sport is the great equalizer. No matter what's going on in life, the whistle blows, the race starts, the ball drops. Today's Saturday Sports Edition covers the full spread: Premier League glory, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, rugby, baseball, soccer, motorsport, and Ohio State. Plus a few personal notes from your boy Zack. 🏆

📝 From Zack — Birthday Weekend Reality Check

Looking Back, Moving Forward

This birthday weekend didn't go the way I dreamed. No salary means no debit or credit card — which means no trip downtown to Brasserie du Monde, and no easy parking either. No Razer care package arrived. No fan letters, no gift cards, no new phone — no iPhone 17 Pro, no Pixel 10 Pro Fold, no iPad Pro, no Apple Watch, no Nothing Phone 4a. Not even a greeting card in the mail.

But I did something that made me genuinely happy: I went through old boxes. Things I bought over the years during my time in Modesto. Memories I forgot I had. Old issues of Computer Music and Future Music magazine. Books from my library I want to re-read. My Funko Pops of the Oasis brothers, Santa Claus, and Great Saiyaman staring back at me as a reminder that I have responsibilities — and that I haven't forgotten who I am.

My brothers and parents gave me a little cash — enough for 1-2 games to livestream and some fast food. I joined r/PatientGamers on Reddit (shoutout to my younger brother for that one) — the philosophy of finishing older games before dropping $70 on new releases makes a lot of sense when you're on a budget. The Lenovo Legion 7 still handles Steam like a champ while I wait for that Razer Blade 16 or 18. And yes — I will miss FuelFest SF again this year. Gas is nearly $100 a tank, my car has no AC. It's just not possible right now.

To those who know I'm needed but won't pay me: life is not Marvel or DC Comics. We have real bills. I need a salary. My disability approval needs to happen. I am here. I have always been here. I just need to get paid for it.

🎂 Birthday Weekend · Please Support

Help Make This Birthday a Little Brighter

No sushi dinner. No care package. No gift cards. Just the hustle, the content, and 8 years of unpaid work building something real. If my blog, my livestreams, or JETLAG RADIO have ever meant something to you — please send a little love on Venmo. Every dollar goes toward birthday gaming funds and keeping this operation alive. I am financially homeless according to every metric that matters right now, and I need your support. Thank you. Always.

💙 venmo.com/iamzaki → Birthday Gift

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🎮 Breaking: Unreal Engine 6 + Next Gen Vision

The Future of Graphics Is Here — And It's Wild

Unreal Engine 6 has been revealed. Remember those insane Cyberpunk 2077 UE5 demo graphics you saw? Engine 6 goes even further. We are on a direct path toward PlayStation 6, Xbox Helix, Valve Steam Box, and the next generation of PCs. My Cyberpunk 2077 livestreams in Japanese Audio / English Subtitles are already running on a version of this world — and the immersion is unlike anything else. Watch them on YouTube @iamzaki.

Side note: we need to force the AI industry to stop buying all the RAM chips so that people can actually upgrade their computers again. While we wait — Neo Berlin 2087 is coming. Deus Ex 3 is further away. Be patient. r/PatientGamers knows the way. Also: Unreal Engine 6 revealed via Rocket League → IGN

⚽ FOOTBALL

Premier League & Europe

The Short Fuse · SB Nation

Arsenal 2 – 1 Crystal Palace: CHAMPIONS 🏆

Arsenal are Premier League Champions 2025–26. The Gunners did it. After years of near-misses, the title is home to North London. What a moment for the club, the fans, and Arteta's project.

Full Report →

The Busby Babe

United Topping Mini-Table Bodes Well for 2026/27

Man United

Enzo Fernández 'Would Welcome' Exit — Real Madrid & Man City Linked

We Ain't Got No History

Szoboszlai Free Kick Short-Listed for Goal of the Season

The Liverpool Offside

Mohamed Salah Given Lifeline to Avoid Saudi Pro League

FourFourTwo

Neville Leaves MLS Strugglers Portland Timbers

BBC Sport

Portland Timbers & Phil Neville Part Ways Mutually

Portland Timbers FC

A Photo That Says a Thousand Words… This One Says Nassr 💛

Al-Nassr FC

Pre-World Cup II Open Thread — May 26, 2026 · Discussion

🇪🇸 LALIGA

Real Madrid · LaLiga J38

Real Madrid Official

Real Madrid 4 – Athletic Club · Final Match of the Season ⚽

Goals from Gonzalo, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Brahim seal a dominant home win in the last LaLiga fixture. A fitting send-off for the captain and the Austrian player.

Match Report →

Managing Madrid

Commentary Box: Doué & Barcola Test Their Knowledge Ahead of UCL Final in Budapest

🏆 UCL

PSG & UEFA Champions League

PSG Official

L'UEFA Europa League pour les Rouge et Noir ! 🔴⚫

🇫🇷 LIGUE 1

French Football

Stade Rennais

La Coupe reste à Nantes ! 🏆 Les Canaris la gardent.

FC Nantes

Tous les buts de la saison 2025–2026 — Vidéo officielle

Olympique de Marseille

L'après-match J24 — Victoire bonifiée face au Stade Toulousain

Stade Rochelais · Rugby

Formation : Maintien pour la réserve, belle opération pour les filles

FC Lorient

Les Violettes se hissent en Arkema Première Ligue 🟣

Toulouse FC

Tournoi des Six Nations 2026 — Tous les essais du XV de France féminin

France Rugby

Lotterer: 'Aggressive' Strategy Key to Genesis Points Finish at Spa

🏎️ MOTORSPORT

Formula 1 & WEC

Formula 1 Official

5 Winners & 5 Losers from Canada — Montreal GP

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered drama as always. Who was magnificent in Montreal — and who flopped? F1.com breaks it all down.

Read Analysis →

FIA WEC

Peugeot Sport

Peugeot 9X8 Featured in Gran Turismo 7 — 06.11.2026 Update

Alpine

Taste Drive: When Flavour Meets Performance

Toyota GAZOO Racing

The Overtake — Behind the Scenes

MotorWeek

Ram Revives Rumble Bee with a Swarm Led by SRT

Thomas Sieber

Thomas Went To a Used Car Dealership — Vlog

🚗 CARS

Electric & Auto

Autoblog · First Drive Review

I Drove the 2026 Lucid Air Touring — Honest Review

The Lucid Air Touring reportedly embarrassed every other sub-$80K EV on the market. A proper long-range electric contender reviewed in detail — worth a read for anyone thinking about going electric.

Read the Review →

🏀 NBA

Basketball

Fear the Sword · SB Nation

Cavs vs. Knicks — Game 4 🏀

Good luck to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. The odds are against them — but this is basketball, and anything can happen. Ohio goes hard. Let's go Cavs.

Game Thread →

Blazer's Edge

Could Jaylen Brown Be the Blazers' Home Run Trade?

By the Numbers: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects

The Kings Herald

Buckeye Fans' Biggest 'What If': The Unrealized Potential of 2015

🌰 GO BUCKS

Ohio State

#GoBucks · Eleven Warriors

Remember When: Ohio State Shut Out Purdue in 1968 — To the Delight of Apollo 7 Crew in Space

A legendary piece of Ohio State history: the 1968 Purdue shutout was celebrated all the way up in orbit by Donn F. Eisele and the Apollo 7 crew. The Buckeyes have always been out of this world. #GoBucks

Read the Story →

Land-Grant Holy Land

NCAA Approves Two-Semester Schedule for Div. I Men's Soccer Starting 2027

The Lantern · OSU

Cincinnati Reds Blast New York Mets 7–2 Behind Nick Lodolo

⚾ BASEBALL

MLB & More

Red Reporter

Men's College World Series: The 64-Team Field on Selection Monday

SB Nation

Match Recap: Republic FC 1 – 2 San Antonio FC

Sacramento Republic FC

Fan-Favourite Final Fantasy Gets Huge DLC Two Decades After Release

🎁 THE GOODIES — SATURDAY SPORTS EDITION

🎂 Birthday Weekend Venmo — Please Donatevenmo.com/iamzaki · No sushi. No salary. Just hustle. 🙏 ⚡ Shop Razer Gaming Gearzack.coffee/razer-creator 𝕏 Twitter / X@superfrenchbigz 🎵 TikTok@superfrenchbigz 📸 Instagram@iamzaki ▶️ YouTube — Cyberpunk 2077 JP Streams@iamzaki · Watch now 🎧 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodeslefrenzy.co · Spotify · 4,600+ ✉️ Email Zacksuperfrenchbigz@gmail.com ☕ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGzack.coffee

Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

▶ Friday · Vendredi · May 22, 2026 · Gaming Edition

GEEK / TECH
Gaming
Birthday
Weekend

What's up, everybody! It's Friday — Vendredi — May 22, 2026. It's my birthday weekend. The games are calling. Let's talk tech, anime, livestreams, and what you want me to play next.

#BirthdayWeekend #Gaming #RazerCreator #Anime #GoBucks #JetlagRadio

It's my birthday weekend and I'm coming to you live from the couch, controller in hand, dreaming of games I can finally pick up with birthday money. No Razer care package arrived — I won't lie, that stings after working so hard as a #RazerCreator. But the content keeps rolling, and today's Gaming Friday is packed. Let me know in the comments what you want me to livestream — it's a real vote and I'm listening.

🎂 Birthday Weekend — Please Read

It's My Birthday Weekend — Help Me Celebrate

Your boy Zack turned another year older and could really use your support right now. I couldn't even afford a fancy sushi restaurant dinner for my own birthday. That was genuinely sad — one of those nights where you just sit there thinking about where the year went. I've spent 8 years building this platform without a salary, grinding daily to bring you content, podcasts, and livestreams. If this blog, JETLAG RADIO, or any of my streams have ever made you smile, please consider sending a little birthday love to my Venmo. Even a few dollars means the world and goes directly into birthday gaming funds. 🙏

🎁 Send Birthday Money on Venmo →

😔 A Note on My Birthday Dinner

No sushi this year. I had been looking forward to treating myself to a proper omakase birthday dinner — the kind with the good stuff, the wagyu, the bluefin — and it just didn't happen financially. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I'm channeling it into content. But if you've been thinking about supporting the channel, today is the day. Venmo is @iamzaki. Any amount helps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

📢 I Need Your Help Going Viral

I currently have about 75 subscribers and around 50 views per video on a good day. To get Razer's attention — and hopefully more sponsors — I need to reach 300,000 subscribers, views, and likes. That's the number that changes everything. Share my channel. Share this blog. Tag me. Let's make it happen together. Once the notoriety comes, I can push even harder as a #RazerCreator and bring you bigger and better content. You are the algorithm.

🗳️

What Should I Livestream Next?

🎮 Fan Vote — Birthday Gaming Fund Edition

I Can Only Pick ONE. You Decide.

I've got birthday money burning a hole in my pocket and I need to spend it wisely — I can only commit to one game for the foreseeable future. Tell me in the comments which one you want to see on stream. Here are the candidates:

🔥 Anticipated

Pragmata

Capcom sci-fi action

🦇 Fun Pick

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Co-op & chaos on Steam

🔫 Hype

James Bond: First Light 007

Licensed spy action

😱 Horror

Resident Evil 9

The next RE chapter

🐍 Classic

MGS Delta: Snake Eater

The Konami remake

💰 Budget Pick — $40

Marathon

Bungie · Reasonable price ✓

❌ Not at $70

Hell Is Us

Waiting for a sale — full price is a no

✅ Day One — Full Price

Neo Berlin 2087

When it launches — I'm in, no question

👉 Drop your vote in the comments below. I read every single one. Marathon at $40 is looking attractive budget-wise, and I refuse to pay $70 for Hell Is Us — I'll wait for a sale. But Neo Berlin 2087? Full price, day one, no hesitation. That one's special. Everything else is up to YOU.

📺

Livestream Highlights

☕ Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo + Cyberpunk 2077

Some of the Most Fun I've Had on Stream

I have to take a moment to shout out two recent livestream runs that were genuinely some of the most fun I've had streaming. First: Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo — cozy, gorgeous, emotionally resonant. The kind of game that makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. The chat loved it.

And then: Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese audio with English subtitles. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Night City hits completely differently when Johnny Silverhand is speaking Japanese. The atmosphere, the voice acting, the immersion — it elevated the whole experience. If you missed those streams, they are available on YouTube @iamzaki. Do not sleep on the Japanese dub. It's art.

⚡

Support the Channel — Buy Razer Gear

🐍

#RazerCreator Affiliate

Upgrade Your Gaming Setup

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🎮

Gaming News

Xbox Wire / Forza.net

Forza Horizon 6 — Now Available on Xbox Series X|S and PC

The open-world racing giant is here. Forza Horizon 6 has officially dropped on Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you've been waiting, the wait is over.

PlayStation Blog

State of Play Returns — Tuesday, June 2

Sony confirms State of Play is back June 2. Expect new announcements, trailers, and probably something that breaks the internet. I'll be watching live — come hang.

Gaming Bible

First Look at Unreal Engine 6 — Shown Off in Rocket League

Kotaku

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Available Now

Steam

15 Clever Easter Eggs in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

GameSpot

GTA 6 Has Become Too Big for Everyone's Own Good

Polygon

The Mandalorian and Grogu — Review

IGN

Anime League Codes — May 2026

PCGamesN

Generative AI Is Changing the Game in Video Gaming

Computer Weekly

PC Building Has Entered Its Chaos Era — And I'm Here for the Ride

🖥️

PC Tech & Hardware

PC World

Why Building a Quiet PC Is Harder Than You Think

Tom's Hardware

100 Girlfriends Who Really Love You — Vol. 2–17 Manga Review

🤖

Anime & Manga

Yahoo Entertainment · #GUNDAM

Mobile Suit Gundam Receiving New Anime — 31 Years Later

A legendary mecha franchise is back with a brand-new anime series after 31 years. If you know, you know. If you don't — now is the time to learn. #GUNDAM lives.

Anime News Network

The Sims 2 Got Me Into House Music — And the Devs Hired the Best DJs to Score It

PC Gamer

Faker Turns 30: The Routine Behind 13 Years at the Top

📱

Sports & Tech

Razer Blog

Apple Sports Expands to 90+ New Countries and Regions

Apple Newsroom

Drake's 'ICEMAN' — No. 1 Album on Genius for 2026

🎁 THE GOODIES — BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EDITION

🎂 Send Birthday Money on Venmo — Please & Thank Youvenmo.com/iamzaki · Birthday weekend · I couldn't afford sushi 😢 ⚡ Shop Razer Gaming Gearzack.coffee/razer-creator · Support the channel 𝕏 Twitter / X@superfrenchbigz 🎵 TikTok@superfrenchbigz 📸 Instagram@iamzaki ▶️ YouTube@iamzaki · Coffee Talk Tokyo & Cyberpunk 2077 JP streams live 🎧 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodeslefrenzy.co · Spotify · 4,600+ episodes ✉️ Email Zacksuperfrenchbigz@gmail.com ☕ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGzack.coffee

Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 21, 2026

May 21, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

🎂 Happy Birthday · Joyeux Anniversaire

It's Zack's
Birthday! 🎉

Thursday · Jeudi · May 21, 2026 · Medicine & EDS Edition

What's up, everybody! Today is Thursday — Jeudi — May 21, 2026. Today is extra special: it's my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! 🥳 We're celebrating while digging into the world of medicine, emotional resilience, music therapy, and important health research. Pour one up. Let's go.

🎂 🎁 🎈 🥂 🎊

Thursday is our Medicine & EDS Edition — and this week it lands on a personal milestone. Thank you to everyone who reached out. The work continues, the episodes keep rolling, and today we look at some truly important research at the intersection of music therapy, emotional well-being, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and the growing conversation around video games as therapeutic tools.

⚠️ Editorial Note — Upcoming LongRead

The Ebola Pandemic in Africa

I am appalled by the ongoing aggravation of the Ebola pandemic across Africa and I want my readers to know: my next #LongReads OpEd article will address this crisis directly. The world cannot look away. As always — take precautions, stay informed, protect yourself and your community. More soon.

🧬

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — Research

The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Take Part in Research

The Ehlers-Danlos Society actively maintains open research participation opportunities for those living with EDS and HSD. If you or someone you know is affected, contributing to research is one of the most powerful ways to advance understanding of these complex connective tissue disorders. Every participant matters.

Join the Research →

🧠

Mental Health & DJ Culture

Switched On Music

Jerry Ropero: Bipolar In The Booth — A DJ's Tale

A deeply candid account of navigating bipolar disorder as a working DJ and music producer. Jerry Ropero opens up about the highs, the crashes, the booth, and the path toward stability. This is the kind of story the music industry needs to tell more — and listen to more. Essential reading for anyone in the scene.

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Music Therapy — Peer-Reviewed Research

NIH · PMC · Peer-Reviewed Study

Effect of Music Therapy on Emotional Resilience, Well-Being, and Employability

A quantitative investigation exploring the mediation and moderation effects of music therapy on emotional resilience and well-being outcomes — including employability. This NIH-published study backs what many of us who use music therapeutically have known all along: it works. Deeply, measurably, transformatively.

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Video Games & Therapy

NIH · PMC · Narrative Review

Videogames and Therapy: A Narrative Review of Recent Publication and Application to Treatment

A compelling review of how video games are being applied in therapeutic contexts — covering cognitive rehabilitation, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and more. As someone who has personally found healing through games like Death Stranding, this research resonates. The overlap between play, healing, and technology is real and it deserves serious attention.

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A Personal Note

From Zack · Birthday Thoughts

Today is my birthday and I'll be honest — I'm a bit disappointed. I worked incredibly hard, I put in real effort as a #RazerCreator, and I was hopeful about receiving a care package from Razer today. It didn't come. That stings a little. But the work speaks for itself, and I'll keep going. I always do. If you want to show love today, the Venmo and affiliate links are below. Every gesture means a lot. Thank you for being here — always. 🎂

🎁 The Goodies — Happy Birthday Edition

🎂 Send a Birthday Gift on Venmo venmo.com/iamzaki 𝕏 Twitter / X@superfrenchbigz 🎵 TikTok@superfrenchbigz 📸 Instagram@iamzaki ▶️ YouTube@iamzaki ⚡ Razer Creator Affiliatezack.coffee/razer-creator 🎧 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodeslefrenzy.co · Spotify ✉️ Email Zacksuperfrenchbigz@gmail.com ☕ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGzack.coffee

Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 by Zaki (Zack) Qayoumi in blog, music, music therapy, reading

Wednesday · Mercredi · May 20, 2026

🎵 Music Edition
JETLAG RADIO 4600

What's up, everybody! Today we celebrate music — the big one, the loud one, the one I've been building for years. Episode 4600 is live. Thank you for riding with me.

4,600 Episodes & counting · Available now on Spotify

It's Wednesday — Mercredi — which means it's Music Edition here on the blog. I'm very excited to announce JETLAG RADIO Episode 4600 is now available and you can listen to it right now on Spotify. I worked really hard on it. This is a milestone. Thank you for being here.

🎧 Stream Now — Jetlag Radio · Episode 4600

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Featured Release

New Album · DORK

JUL — Oubliez Moi

The Marseille king drops his latest — reviewed by DORK. If you've been sleeping on JUL, this is your wake-up call. French rap royalty.

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Debut Album Announcement · Beatportal

Amélie Lens — AURA

Belgium's techno queen announces her debut album and shares the lead single. This one's been a long time coming. The lead single is already stunning.

Read on Beatportal →

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Music News & Reads

The Source

The Cover Mix: AZYR — Techno Lab Session

Mixmag

Ed O'Brien: "I'm a Sound Obsessive" — On Radiohead & His New Album

SPIN

808 BEACH & Belle Humble Rework a Sundays Classic

Dancing Astronaut

Every Paul Weller Album Ranked

MOJO

Patrick Watson & Yoann Bourgeois

La Blogothèque

Session Live: Nono la Grinta, DDYBER, BVBZI, Blacko & more

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Hip Hop & Rap

Skyrock FM · Planète Rap

Babyfxce E: Debut Album, Reality Rap & Starting Out in the Strip Club

XXL Magazine

Building Authentic Collabs: How Hip Hop Is Breaking Genre Barriers

UFO Network

Delilah Bon Live: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds — Review

Louder Than War

Behringer Leak: 14 Unreleased Products incl. SP-1200, CS-80 & VCS 3 Clones

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Gear & Studio Tech

Music Radar

A One-Button Synth That Unlocks Billions of Sound Possibilities

Your EDM

Ultimate K.O. Pack — $849

Teenage Engineering

MPC Editions — Now Available

Native Instruments

How Spotify's Rebuilt Ad Platform Delivers New Value for Brands

Spotify Newsroom

Late Night Is an Institution — One America Still Needs

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Late Night & Culture

Rolling Stone

Netflix Reveals Impressive Summer Anime Roster

Complex

Aurel Schmidt: The Art World Antagonist

Hypebeast

The Arken Alterum Sage Grey — Subtle New Dial Color

Hodinkee

The Best Type of Magnesium for Sleep, According to Experts

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Wellness & Recovery

What to Expect From Sony's State of Play — May 2026 Showcase

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Sponsorship & Wishlist

🙏 A note from Zack

Help Me Get My First Car After 25 Years

I'm working toward my very first new (or gently used, post-2020) car after 25 years — including the last 8 years unpaid, building this media operation from the ground up. My dream is an Audi S8 with all options, but I'm open to anything. If you'd like to sponsor me, I will gladly welcome you. I also have a wishlist item: the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX SAT/NAV unit — DM me if you can help!

First potential sponsor confirmed: Razer Gaming — I am officially a #RazerCreator. My Razer Amazon affiliate links are available at the link below.

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Gaming

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