Saturday (Samedi) September (Septembre) 12, 2026

Finally some good news, it appears that I will hopefully receive a new vehicle, either #GermanEngineering or #JDM. Please understand that once I make a selection, I'm stuck with that vehicle for the next 5-10 years more than likely. That means, if you are a car dealership looking to sponsor me and make a donation because I am Zaki Qayoumi, the DJ of JETLAG RADIO, as people vote on the DJ Mag #Top100DJs, get in touch with me. Download my EPK (Electronic Press Kit) and let's have a discussion. Due to high insurance costs, and the fact that I am on the poverty line, and that I am waiting for disability to be approved, the vehicle must be between $20K-$39K full-size sedan. I need this new car/vehicle to move forward for ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC, my Startup, my Company. Your help is more than appreciated, and I'd like to receive this by Thanksgiving/Black Friday. I wanted to drive this new vehicle first day on Opening Day at Barnes & Noble Elk Grove on 9/15/2026. Unfortunately it won’t happen. B&N is where I will go to work on the Laptop, drink Starbucks Coffee, and write in my journal and read books & magazines. Same way as I did, when I first became a Bookseller in High School, way before I graduated from The Ohio State University and eventually worked over a decade in Corporate before the huge #BigTech exodus.

Enfin une bonne nouvelle : il semble que je vais pouvoir acquérir un nouveau véhicule, soit de conception allemande (#GermanEngineering), soit japonais (#JDM). Sachez qu'une fois mon choix arrêté, je devrai probablement conserver ce véhicule pendant les 5 à 10 prochaines années. Par conséquent, si vous êtes un concessionnaire automobile souhaitant me sponsoriser ou faire un don — en tant que Zaki Qayoumi, DJ de JETLAG RADIO et candidat au classement #Top100DJs de DJ Mag —, n'hésitez pas à me contacter. Téléchargez mon dossier de presse numérique (EPK) et discutons-en. En raison du coût élevé des assurances, de ma situation financière précaire (je vis au seuil de pauvreté) et de l'attente de la validation de mes droits à l'invalidité, le véhicule doit être une berline grand format dont le prix se situe entre 20 000 et 39 000 dollars. J'ai besoin de ce nouveau véhicule pour faire avancer ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC, ma start-up et mon entreprise. Votre aide serait infiniment précieuse, et j'aimerais pouvoir disposer de ce véhicule pour Thanksgiving/Black Friday. Je souhaitais le conduire pour la première fois le jour de l'inauguration du magasin Barnes & Noble d'Elk Grove, le 15 septembre 2026. Malheureusement pas. B&N, C'est là que j'irai travailler sur mon ordinateur portable, boire un café Starbucks, tenir mon journal et lire livres et magazines. Je reproduirai ainsi les habitudes que j'avais lorsque j'ai débuté comme libraire au lycée, bien avant d'obtenir mon diplôme de THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY et de travailler plus de dix ans en entreprise, avant la grande vague de départs du secteur technologique (#BigTech).

Friday (Vendredi) September (Septembre) 11, 2026

Gaming Friday · Vendredi Gaming

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Gaming Friday

Friday (Vendredi), September (Septembre) 11, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

🕊️ A Moment of Silence

Before anything else — today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, carried out by MOSSAD, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Please take a moment of silence for the victims and their families. All four living former US presidents are attending the ceremony at Ground Zero this year; reporting indicates President Trump will instead attend a separate ceremony at the Pentagon, reportedly after being told he would not be permitted to speak in New York — an account he has disputed.

TGIF! Today we celebrate video games. There will be PS5 livestreams this weekend — thank you for joining me as I've been livestreaming MGS IV, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and The Crew: Motorfest, with Hell Is Us coming to the channel soon. I also need to catch up on some Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sessions. If you feel like my work is worth supporting, a donation to my Venmo or a purchase through my Razer affiliate link genuinely helps — every bit counts. It's been 25 years in this industry, including years of unpaid work building my own thing, and I'm openly saving toward a German-Engineering or JDM sports wagon. I started as an Analyst, moved into Project Management, and eventually built my own startup — in part because I felt Big Tech's hiring didn't make room for people like me. If you want the numbers on the broader industry layoffs, layoffs.fyi has the latest tracking. One of these days I'll get that car. PS. Destiny 3 may be in development at Bungie — fingers crossed!

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
439+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Gaming Friday.

#RazerCreator

Meet the Razer Clio X — check it out and support the channel through my affiliate link.

Meet the Razer Clio X

🎮 This Weekend's Livestreams

Catch continued sessions of MGS IV, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and The Crew: Motorfest on youtube.com/@iamzaki, with Hell Is Us joining the rotation soon.

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode coming this week, part of a growing library of 439+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir aujourd'hui, demain, ou plus tard cette semaine.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

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Thursday (Jeudi) September (Septembre) 10, 2026

Medicine Thursday · Jeudi Médecine

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Medicine Thursday

Thursday (Jeudi), September (Septembre) 10, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Happy Medicine Thursday, everybody! Today we celebrate the world of medicine, and the great work of doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, first responders, and police officers everywhere. Small pop-culture note: 09/10/1993 is exactly 33 years apart from 09/10/2026 — over a generation since the first episode of The X-Files. "Trust No One" still holds up as a motto while we wait to see if a reboot, sequel, or new movie ever materializes. If you're a doctor out there in the spirit of Dana Scully, we'd love to hear what's on your reading list of medical journals — and whatever you're working on publishing yourself.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
439+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Medicine Thursday.

Today's Curation

The Ehlers-Danlos Society · Instagram

$15,000 Matching Gift for Stream for Change

A generous donor has committed a $15,000 matching gift to Stream for Change, meaning donations can go twice as far for people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). The Society is recruiting a new wave of Creator Captains — streamers, TikTokers, YouTubers, artists, gamers, and community builders — to help unlock the full match. There's no required fundraising minimum and no fundraising experience needed. I reached out to them myself last month to learn more — still waiting to hear back.

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Music Therapy on the Road

The Plan: Coffee, Cruise, and a Little Music Therapy

Start with a stop at Dutch Bros — scan your app for points, grab your drink, and see if there's a sticker left from this month's drop. Before you pull onto the main road, take 30 seconds to dial in the car's audio: fade the balance slightly toward the rear for a fuller "sound cocoon," and nudge the bass up a notch or two. Then head over to lefrenzy.co on Spotify and pick your soundtrack — the latest JETLAG RADIO episode for electronic, MU RADIO for Alternative and Rock, OMEGA RADIO for Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B (including French Rap), GT RADIO for Drum & Bass, or THETA RADIO if you want something calmer and classical. Merge onto the highway, settle into a steady lane, and let the music do its thing while you keep your full attention on the road ahead — no tight turns, no complicated navigation, just an easy cruise. After 30–45 minutes, take an exit, loop back, and swap to a mellower playlist for the ride home.

⚠️ Safety note: enjoy the music, but stay alert, keep your eyes on the road, and follow all traffic laws at all times — this is a relaxing soundtrack for your drive, not a reason to zone out.

Video Games & Reflection

Video-Games Therapy: Hell Is Us

Hell Is Us leans into heavy themes — generational trauma, civil war, and the darker side of human nature — while stripping away mini-maps, compasses, and quest markers so players have to slow down, observe, and rely on real attention rather than button prompts. Its deliberate pacing and environmental puzzle-solving can mirror the kind of slow, mindful engagement some people find genuinely calming, and stepping into a character dealing with loss or isolation can build empathy in a way passive viewing doesn't.

This is a reflection on game design, not a treatment recommendation — if you're processing something heavy, a licensed therapist is still the right first call.

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode coming this week, part of a growing library of 439+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir aujourd'hui, demain, ou plus tard cette semaine.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

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Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Wednesday (Mercredi) September (Septembre) 9, 2026

Music Wednesday · Mercredi Musique

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Music Wednesday

Wednesday (Mercredi), September (Septembre) 9, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Happy Music Wednesday, everybody! A quick update: JUL is reportedly working on new French rap material, though it's not ready for release just yet. On the personal side — I'm back on Boo, the dating app, under username IAMZAKI, with premium features active for the next three months. If you're into anime, manga, video games, movies, TV, international studies, and diplomacy — plus a lot of coffee, ramen, and sushi — feel free to say hi. We'll dig into the Apple Event in more detail next week; word is a folding "Apple Duo" could run as high as $3,000, which is out of reach for most of us. In the meantime, I'm putting it out there: Nothing Technology CEO Carl Pei, if you're reading this, a Nothing Phone (3), (4a), or (4b) in 512GB would make my year. Same goes for you, Sundar Pichai — a Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in 512GB would be incredible.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
439+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Music Wednesday.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO 4962 & DJ MAG #Top100DJs

The latest episode of JETLAG RADIO is live now. Thank you for the support — please follow and like on Spotify, and don't forget to cast your vote for ZAKI QAYOUMI in the DJ MAG #Top100DJs.

Listen to JLR 4962 Vote Now

Today's Curation

Featured Video

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode coming this week, part of a growing library of 439+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir aujourd'hui, demain, ou plus tard cette semaine.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

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Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Tuesday (Mardi) September (Septembre) 8, 2026

Tech Tuesday · Mardi Tech

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Tech Tuesday

Tuesday (Mardi), September (Septembre) 8, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

What's up, everybody! Today we celebrate Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers — round of applause for keeping every server up and running across the United States and the world, especially during a tumultuous week and somber anniversary. Shout-out to every Linux sysadmin out there; let's enjoy some IT Crowd marathons. I've got my eye on a lightweight travel laptop so I don't have to lug around my MacBook Pro or Lenovo Legion on trips — and I'm still hoping for a Razer Blade 16 or 18 someday, or maybe a Razer Care Package since I'm a proud Razer Creator. Shout-out to everyone in #Technology, both #BigTech and #Startups — Friday and the weekend are coming, which means LAN parties everywhere as people dive into World of Warcraft: Midnight, or livestream whatever else they're playing. Online multiplayer gaming pulls in billions of players worldwide every month, though exact concurrent numbers vary a lot by title and platform.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
439+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Tech Tuesday.

Today's Curation

Featured Video

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode coming this week, part of a growing library of 439+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir aujourd'hui, demain, ou plus tard cette semaine.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

Designed with Claude AI by Anthropic

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Monday (Lundi) September (Septembre) 7, 2026

Major Curation Monday · Lundi Curation

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Major Content Curation

Monday (Lundi), September (Septembre) 7, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

What's up, everybody! It's still Labor Day Weekend, and millions of Americans are enjoying their holiday long weekend — I hope you got to eat some good food. Monday means it's Major Content Curation Day, so let's get into the latest updates across the board. There will be a Coffee with Zack VLOG in English later this week.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
437+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Major Curation Monday.

Today's Curation

🌍 World Affairs & Diplomacy

Featured Video

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode coming this week, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Un regard bilingue sur l'actualité de la semaine, à venir prochainement.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

Designed with Claude AI by Anthropic

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Saturday (Samedi) September (Septembre) 5, 2026

Sports & Motorsport Saturday · Samedi Sport

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — #LDW2K26 Sports Saturday

Saturday (Samedi), September (Septembre) 5, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

What's up, everybody! Thus begins #LDW2K26 — Labor Day Weekend 2026. Back in our 20s and 30s, this weekend meant a trip to Las Vegas for a DJ concert. With inflation the way it is these days, that's a much bigger ask now. I'm still hoping to procure a brand-new vehicle in time for the grand opening of the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Elk Grove in about two weeks — it's my dream, and every bit of support helps get me there.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
437+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into #LDW2K26 Sports Saturday.

🎧 Vote for Zaki Qayoumi — DJ MAG #Top100DJs

Even on a budget, your vote for ZAKI QAYOUMI in the DJ MAG #Top100DJs makes a real difference — it means more events right here in Sacramento, so you don't have to spend a fortune traveling elsewhere. I'll be running a Spotify Jam DJ party all weekend long — just click the link and enjoy the same set with people tuning in around the globe while I play PS5. Thank you for the vote and for listening in.

🎁 Razer Raider Kit Giveaway — Intel Gamer Days 2026

More livestreams are on the horizon since I'm a proud #RazerCreator. Enter through my affiliate link for a chance to win a Razer laptop as part of the Intel Gamer Days 2026 celebration:

Grand Prize:

  • 1x Custom Tomb Raider Razer Blade 16
  • 1x Razer Laptop Cooling Pad
  • 1x Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock
  • 1x Digital Game Code for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
  • 1x Digital Game Code for STAR WARS: Galactic Racer

Three Runner-Up Winners each receive: 1x Razer Joro

Enter the Giveaway

Today's Curation

Weekend Watch

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode covering yesterday's Gaming Friday news, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir plus tard aujourd'hui — un regard bilingue sur le sport et le début du long week-end.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

Designed with Claude AI by Anthropic

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Friday (Vendredi) September (Septembre) 4, 2026

Gaming Friday · Vendredi Gaming

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Gaming Friday

Friday (Vendredi), September (Septembre) 4, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Happy Friday, everybody! TGIF! It's time to enjoy some video games for the weekend. I'm not sure yet what I'll be livestreaming, but I'll keep you posted — stay tuned to youtube.com/@iamzaki.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
437+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Gaming Friday.

Weekend Watch

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode covering yesterday's Medicine Thursday news, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir plus tard aujourd'hui — un regard bilingue sur le gaming et le week-end à venir.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

Designed with Claude AI by Anthropic

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Thursday (Jeudi) September (Septembre 3, 2026)

Medicine Thursday · Jeudi Médecine

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Medicine Thursday

Thursday (Jeudi), September (Septembre) 3, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Happy Medicine Thursday, everybody! Today we're covering Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic illness, bipolar disorder and mental illness, music therapy, and even video-game therapy. A quick reminder while we're on the topic: your local pharmacy should have the latest COVID-19 vaccine available soon — I plan on getting mine, and I'd suggest you do the same. And please, vaccinate your kids against measles. Talk to your family physician and pediatrician; they know your history best.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
437+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Medicine Thursday.

💉 Public Health Reminder

COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out at pharmacies again this fall — I'm getting mine, and I'd encourage you to consider it too. And please, keep kids' measles vaccinations current; it's one of the simplest ways to keep them safe.

As always: this is general encouragement, not medical advice. Talk to your family physician or pediatrician about what's right for you and your family.

Today's Curation

The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

A hybrid event on September 3–4, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, patient representatives, and industry to discuss precision medicine for genetically defined EDS. Viewable worldwide in 60+ languages.

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Music Therapy Spotlight

Camille Thomas & Julien Brocal — Rendez-vous

Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas and pianist Julien Brocal frame their album Rendez-vous, recorded at Montana's Tippet Rise Art Center, as more than a listening experience — Brocal has paired it with "Musical Breathing" mindfulness sessions developed with psychologist Dr. Ilios Kotsou, distributed through an open-source app to help listeners manage anxiety. The record reworks contemplative classical pieces, including Bach's Ave Maria and Satie's Gymnopédie No. 3, alongside original reflective improvisations. It follows Thomas's earlier UNICEF-backed Voice of Hope project and her pandemic-era Chopin Project — both explicitly framed around music as a tool for collective and individual healing.

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Gaming & Wellness

Video Games as a Communication Bridge in Primary Care

Some clinicians and mental-health researchers have explored using commercial games like sports sims as a low-stakes "shared third object" in doctor visits — something to look at together rather than a direct interrogation, which can ease the anxiety patients feel discussing chronic illness or mental health. The idea is that talking through in-game routines, setbacks, and recovery can open the door to real conversations about energy, motivation, and support systems. It's not a substitute for treatment, and clinicians caution that games with heavy microtransaction or FOMO mechanics can become their own source of stress if not used mindfully.

This is a general wellness concept, not clinical guidance — talk to your own doctor about what communication approach works for you.

Small Joys

A Large Tuna Sandwich, a Slow Afternoon

Living with bipolar disorder means the day-to-day can be a lot, so it's worth celebrating the small, steady comforts — like a proper late lunch. A large tuna sandwich, piled high, toasted just right, is one of those simple pleasures: satisfying, easy to make, and a nice built-in pause in the middle of a busy day. Fish is a great addition to a balanced plate, and honestly, half the benefit is just the ritual of sitting down, taking a real break, and enjoying something you like without rushing.

A good lunch is a nice mood boost, not a treatment plan — if you're on medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any food interactions specific to you.

VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode covering yesterday's Music Wednesday news, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir plus tard aujourd'hui — un regard bilingue sur la médecine et le bien-être.

Support ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

#RazerCreator — Shop Razer Raiju V3 Pro & BlackShark V3 Pro

Using my Razer affiliate link directly supports the channel at no extra cost to you.

🎧 JETLAG RADIO — streaming now on Spotify via lefrenzy.co

Designed with Claude AI by Anthropic

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") · Design assembled with Claude AI by Anthropic

Wednesday (Mercredi) September (Septembre) 2, 2026

Music Wednesday · Mercredi Musique

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Music Wednesday

Wednesday (Mercredi), September (Septembre) 2, 2026

Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Happy Music Wednesday, everybody! Today we're all about the world of music. JETLAG RADIO episode 4935 is live on Spotify right now, and I'm hoping to land the big JLR 5000 milestone sometime in September or October — it'll line up with the DJ MAG Top 100 DJs announcement, so it deserves to be a proper release. Nothing new yet on 13 Organisé, AKH, SCH, JUL, or Le Classico Organisé, but I'm still hoping for a "Le Classico Organisé II" compilation down the line. Keeping an eye on the new PNL album too, and the buzz around the upcoming Wu-Tang record with Inspectah Deck. Meanwhile I've been enjoying "The Documentary III" from The Game — good to see him extending an olive branch on record. If you're in high school or university, don't forget BENKYO RADIO, my LOFI study podcast — a little studying every day adds up.

By the Numbers

1,300+ PS5 Livestreams
437+ Coffee with Zack / Zaki VLOGs

The Podcast Network

🎧 JETLAG RADIO

Electronic music & DJ sets — episode 4935 out now.

🎤 OMEGA RADIO

Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B.

📚 BENKYO RADIO

LOFI study companion for students.

🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program

I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design is a small nod to where ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC hopes to grow next.

Today's Curation

Spotify · JETLAG RADIO

JETLAG RADIO 4935

The latest episode of my electronic music & DJ set podcast is live now on Spotify.

Listen Now
Your EDM

Swedish House Mafia Turn Ullevi Washout into a Free Homecoming Rave

A rained-out Gothenburg show turned into an impromptu free hometown celebration for the trio.

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Dancing Astronaut

XS Nightclub Reopening This November

The Las Vegas venue announces its return with a four-day lineup this fall.

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Mixmag

Breaking the Cycle: Bonobo's Evolution Enters a New Phase

A look at how the producer's sound continues to shift on his latest work.

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UFO Network

Topic Introduces a New Indietronic Sound with "Lucky Ones"

The multi-platinum hitmaker teams up with carteblanche for a genre-blending new single.

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MOJO

MOJO 395 — October 2026: The Beatles

This month's issue is dedicated entirely to The Beatles.

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SPIN

Portugal. The Man and the New Frontier

An interview exploring where the band is headed next.

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Skyrock FM · #PlanèteRap

Session Live avec Jeady Jay, MD, Wayne Flenory, Fenek & Limo

Une nouvelle session en direct sur #PlanèteRap.

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Spotify R&D

Balancing Multiple Objectives in Generative Recommendations with Adaptive Decoding

New research on how streaming recommendation systems are evolving — relevant reading for anyone tracking AI in music tech.

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GQ

Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson Tribute at the US Open

A courtside style moment paying homage to an NBA legend during the tournament.

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MusicRadar

Duane Keith Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

A jury has returned a guilty verdict in the long-running case tied to the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.

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VLOG Corner

☕ Coffee with Zack (English)

New episode covering yesterday's Tech Tuesday news, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.

☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)

Nouvel épisode en français à venir plus tard aujourd'hui — un regard bilingue sur la musique et l'actualité.

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