Tuesday (Mardi) July (Juillet) 14, 2026
Now I’m writing, coding, working, and listening to music…
Maintenant je fais de l’écriture, je code, je travaille, et j’écoute de la musique…
Monday (Lundi) July (Juillet) 13, 2026
Now I’m writing, coding, working, and listening to music…
Maintenant je fais de l’écriture, je code, je travaille, et j’écoute de la musique…
Saturday (Samedi) July (Juillet) 11, 2026
Now I’m writing, coding, working, and listening to music…
Maintenant je fais de l’écriture, je code, je travaille, et j’écoute de la musique…
MissionH24 on display in Brazil [FIA WEC]
https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/missionh24-on-track-in-brazil/13673
Manchester United still pursuing Alex Scott despite Bournemouth stance [FourFourTwo]
Thunderstorm Warning: 75 MPH Gusts, Large Hail to Slam Central US, I-29 to I-70 [Autoblog]
6 HOURS OF SÃO PAULO: TEAM PEUGEOT TOTALENERGIES AIMS TO BOUNCE BACK IN BRAZIL [Peugeot Sport]
Behind the scene of the one-off Beware of the crocodile - Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye [Alpine]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYhcK7lKb-I
WRC 2026 Rd.8 ACROPOLIS RALLY GREECE | アクロポリス・ラリー・ギリシャ ハイライト動画 | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing [Toyota GAZOO Racing]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWvdkoQcDmA
Mekies admits Verstappen 'right not to be happy' over issue that caused Silverstone crash [Formula 1]
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six - Official Trailer [IGN]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Dv0G9ixno
A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top? [BBC Sport]
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce8m526mjmeo
USMNT failed at the World Cup because of the players -- no coach could save them [ESPN]
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49298797/usmnt-failed-world-cup-players-no-coach-save-them
"It's not only about winning, but how you win? How you play your football?" — Coach Ange Postecoglou 🎙️ [AL-Nassr FC English]
https://x.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/2074949764488020055
Rumor: Manchester United agree £50m deal for Santos [The Busby Babe]
Courtois Relishing First Competitive Meeting With Spain As Belgium Prepare For World Cup Quarter-final [Managing Madrid]
Arsenal to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas [The Short Fuse]
Manchester United, Chelsea agree £50m Andrey Santos transfer — report [We Ain’t Got No History]
The Liverpool Offside’s World Cup Reacts Quarter-Final Survey [The Liverpool Offside]
Championnat du monde moins 20 ans 2026 : Le résumé de France – Australie [France Rugby]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyi8zkr43wU
(Car) Dealerships Getting What They Deserve [Thomas Sieber]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPyoNfAloAQ
Ohio State Board of Trustees approves Ohio Stadium renovations including new videoboards for upcoming seasons [The Lantern]
Bold Predictions: Ohio State will be decidedly better intercepting the ball this season [Land-Grant Holy Land]
Amare Bynum Knew “All Along” He’d Remain at Ohio State Despite Transfer Portal Interest from Other Teams [Eleven Warriors]
When are the World Cup quarter-finals? [ManUTD]
https://www.manutd.com/en/news/when-are-the-2026-world-cup-quarter-finals-involving-man-utd-players
France-Morocco: madridista showdown for a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals [Real Madrid]
SRFC ranked third among French youth academies in 2025/2026 [Stade Rennais]
Lucas Perrin en renfort ! [FC Nantes]
https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=49300
First pro contract for Mathis Clément [Olympique de Marseille]
https://www.om.fr/en/news/first-pro-contract-for-mathis-clement
Gabriel Moscardo loaned out to RCD Espanyol [PSG]
Taxe d'apprentissage 2026 : aidez la formation rochelaise ! [Stade Rochelais]
Gabin Bernardeau est Lorientais [FC Lorient]
https://www.fclorient.bzh/gabin-bernardeau-est-lorientais/
La conférence de presse de présentation de Jens Berthel Askou, nouvel entraîneur du TéFéCé [Toulouse FC]
Corentin Tolisso : "Mon objectif c'était de rester au club, vous connaissez mon amour pour l'OL" [Olympique de Lyonnais]
LeBron James is too smart not to choose Cleveland [Fear the Sword]
The Critical Question to Consider in Trail Blazers Trades [Blazer’s Edge]
Scott Perry Addresses DeRozan’s Departure, LaVine’s Future and Kings’ Latest Moves [The Kings Herald]
The final Chase Burns start of the Reds first half [Red Reporter]
Match Preview: Republic FC vs. Rhode Island FC [Sacramento Republic FC]
https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news/2026/07/06/match-preview-republic-fc-vs-rhode-island-fc/
PHOTOS | Players, staff and volunteers work on projects across the community for 2026 Stand Together Week [Portland Timbers FC]
Ranking the eight 2026 World Cup quarterfinalists [SB NATION]
https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/1121935/ranking-the-eight-2026-world-cup-quarterfinalists
A Letter To America — Thank you for standing with us and for believing in the U.S. Men's National Team. Thank you for believing in the future of soccer in this country. [US Men’s National Soccer Team]
https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/07/usmnt/world-up-letter-to-america
Au pied de l'Atlas [Équipe de France]
https://www.fff.fr/article/17072-au-pied-de-l-atlas.html
2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C [MotorWeek]
https://motorweek.org/first-impressions/first-drives/2027-porsche-911-gt3-s-c/
Fanatec Partners With Nissan on Licensed Sim Racing Wheels [GT Planet]
https://www.gtplanet.net/fanatec-partners-with-nissan-on-licensed-sim-racing-wheels-20260707/
What’s up, everybody! It’s Saturday (Samedi) July (Juillet) 11, 2026. The weekend continues! Don’t forget to pay attention to the FIFA World Cup 2026, as more matches are available today. Have a wonderful weekend, and I will do my best to livestream some videogames when I can. My latest “Coffee with Zack” (English) and “Coffee with Zaki” (French) will be available on my YouTube, on my Website, and on my LinkedIn as soon as I can. Sorry for the delay.
Friday (Vendredi) July (Juillet) 10, 2026
Now I’m writing, coding, working, and listening to music…
Maintenant je fais de l’écriture, je code, je travaille, et j’écoute de la musique…
The Best Just Got Better with the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz Line [Razer]
https://www.razer.com/blog/the-best-just-got-better-with-the-razer-huntsman-v3-pro-8khz-line
New Gundam Anime Series to Debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Panel! [GUNDAM] #GUNDAM
https://en.gundam-official.com/news/ghn8ixj1kvqipd3ew8pf2h4e
Apple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips [Apple Newsroom]
LEGO game bundle sees users able to pick up 10 games and DLC for less than $12 [Gaming Bible]
https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/pc/lego-at-the-movies-bundle-689001-20260708
New Ghost in the Shell Anime's Prime Video Trailer Unveils July 7 Net Debut [Anime News Network]
World Of Warcraft’s Latest ‘Plot Twist’ Shows Why Fans Are Frustrated With The Current Expansion [KOTAKU]
https://kotaku.com/world-of-warcraft-haranir-2000713837
Laid-off id Software artist says Microsoft is 'nuking the team into the dirt' and is now the size of a 'support studio' [PC Gamer]
Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking [Computer Weekly]
DuckDuckGo just picked a fight with Google over YouTube ads [PC World]
Meet Yoshie: Revealing Denshattack!’s first boss battle [Playstation.Blog]
https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/23/meet-yoshie-revealing-denshattacks-first-boss-battle/
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations - Available NOW [Xbox Wire]
https://slayersclub.bethesda.net/en-US/article/doom-the-dark-ages-revelations-available-now
Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share [Tom’s HARDWARE]
'They Now Wait for This Storm to Pass' — PS5 Owners Are Cancelling PlayStation Plus Subscriptions to Protest Sony Killing Discs, but Analysts Say It Won't Make Any Difference [IGN]
The Best PS5 Game & Hardware Deals This Week (July 8, 2026) [GameSpot]
Pragmata god beats the game in less than 80 minutes [Polygon]
https://www.polygon.com/pragmata-speedrun-summer-games-done-quick/
Past Midnight: building the next era of World of Warcraft [PCGamesN]
https://www.pcgamesn.com/world-of-warcraft/state-of-the-game-2026
What’s up, everybody! It’s Friday (Vendredi) July (Juillet) 10, 2026. TGIF! Today we celebrate the wonderful world of videogames. I really enjoy “The Crew: Motorfest.” I got to do some street-racing with a JDM Toyota Supra within the game, and the drifting + NOS was a lot of fun. I highly recommend it. Be sure to watch my latest livestreams on YouTube. There will be more PS5 livestreams this weekend, although I will be busy watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 as always. There’s so many important matches this weekend. Best of luck to all the teams. Obviously I’m rooting for France, l’Équipe de France (FFF) all the way! ALLEZ LES BLEUS!
Thursday (Jeudi) July (Juillet) 9, 2026
Medicine Thursday • Jeudi Médecine
Coffee with Zack ☕🩺
Jeudi 9 Juillet 2026 — Bleu, Blanc, Rouge Edition 🇫🇷
What's up, everybody! Today is Thursday (Jeudi), July (Juillet) 9, 2026 — and we're celebrating the world of Medicine. Today's focus: raising awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder support, Music Therapy, and Videogame Therapy. #VaccinesSaveLives, and let's keep the conversation on mental and physical wellbeing going.
EDS & HSD Awareness 🧬
Community Event
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is hosting its 2026 Global Learning Conference: Connecting the Stripes, a hybrid event running July 24–26, 2026 in Dallas, Texas and online, built for individuals and families living with EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), as well as the clinicians and caregivers who support them. If this touches your life or someone you love, it's worth a look — the EDS Listening Labs remain one of the best community resources out there.
The Ehlers-Danlos Society is hosting its 2026 Global Learning Conference: Connecting the Stripes, a hybrid event running July 24–26, 2026 in Dallas, Texas and online, built for individuals and families living with EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), as well as the clinicians and caregivers who support them. If this touches your life or someone you love, it's worth a look — the EDS Listening Labs remain one of the best community resources out there.
Grounding Techniques for Restless Moments 🧘
A gentle reminder that when things feel overwhelming, a low-stress environment like a bookstore café can help you re-center: a quiet corner, a hot drink, and something calming playing softly can go a long way. A few grounding tools worth keeping in your back pocket:
- Shift the sensory input — soft instrumental music or white noise can dial down surrounding noise.
- Try box breathing: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4 — a few rounds can settle a racing mind.
- Ease off caffeine in the moment — herbal tea or decaf over espresso if things feel keyed up.
- Let your attention settle on something light — a magazine, a poetry collection, or a graphic novel.
- Jotting down a simple plan for the rest of your day can help build a bit more structure and stability.
- If a space starts feeling too loud or crowded, a public library nearby offers a quieter, steadier alternative.
Music Therapy: Reaching Disconnected Teens 🎵
Middle school is a genuinely tough stretch — hormonal shifts, identity formation, and social pressure all at once, and behavior that reads as "acting out" is often really a defense mechanism. When traditional talk therapy hits a wall with a teen who won't open up, music therapy offers a side door in, meeting kids where they already live emotionally instead of asking them to perform vulnerability on demand.
A few of the core tools certified music therapists use: analyzing song lyrics so a teen can project their own feelings onto an artist's words rather than stating them directly; therapeutic songwriting, where turning chaotic feelings into a structured verse helps organize them; and hands-on instrument work — drums, guitar, a launchpad — that gives a teen a non-verbal outlet and a therapist a way to guide raw energy toward a calmer state.
The reported payoff spans real behavioral ground: better impulse control from the turn-taking built into group rhythm work, stronger peer connection from collaborating on a track, and better stress tolerance from learning to reach for music intentionally when triggered — all of which shows up as fewer classroom blowups, less isolation, and steadier days.
A few of the core tools certified music therapists use: analyzing song lyrics so a teen can project their own feelings onto an artist's words rather than stating them directly; therapeutic songwriting, where turning chaotic feelings into a structured verse helps organize them; and hands-on instrument work — drums, guitar, a launchpad — that gives a teen a non-verbal outlet and a therapist a way to guide raw energy toward a calmer state.
The reported payoff spans real behavioral ground: better impulse control from the turn-taking built into group rhythm work, stronger peer connection from collaborating on a track, and better stress tolerance from learning to reach for music intentionally when triggered — all of which shows up as fewer classroom blowups, less isolation, and steadier days.
Videogame Therapy Spotlight 🎮
Now Playing
Coffee Talk Tokyo (Toge Productions & Chorus Worldwide) casts you as a late-night barista in a cozy Tokyo café, where a mixed cast of humans and yōkai stop by and pour out their stories over a cup of coffee or tea. It's a quiet, reflective experience that leans into themes of grief, identity, and modern life — a great example of how a slow, narrative game can double as its own kind of emotional therapy. Check it out →
Coffee Talk Tokyo (Toge Productions & Chorus Worldwide) casts you as a late-night barista in a cozy Tokyo café, where a mixed cast of humans and yōkai stop by and pour out their stories over a cup of coffee or tea. It's a quiet, reflective experience that leans into themes of grief, identity, and modern life — a great example of how a slow, narrative game can double as its own kind of emotional therapy. Check it out →
Wednesday (Mercredi) July (Juillet) 8, 2026
Music Wednesday • Mercredi Musique
Coffee with Zack ☕🎧
Mercredi 8 Juillet 2026 — Bleu, Blanc, Rouge Edition 🇫🇷
What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday (Mercredi), July 8 (Juillet), 2026 — and today we celebrate the world of Music. Grand mix of new releases, legendary catalogs, gear news, and culture drops from around the globe, all curated for you in true Coffee with Zack fashion. Restez avec nous — plenty more World Cup coverage coming this week too.
🎙️ JETLAG RADIO just hit Episode 4,700 — the latest DJ podcast mix is live now on Spotify: Listen to the newest mix →
More DJ podcast episodes than any DJ around the globe — 13+ channels and counting on lefrenzy.co. Still waiting on that DJ Mag nod (an insult, honestly), so please like, follow, and share with fellow fans. Every stream helps me get closer to finally buying my first car after 25 years of work — the last 8 of them without a salary. 🙏🚗
More DJ podcast episodes than any DJ around the globe — 13+ channels and counting on lefrenzy.co. Still waiting on that DJ Mag nod (an insult, honestly), so please like, follow, and share with fellow fans. Every stream helps me get closer to finally buying my first car after 25 years of work — the last 8 of them without a salary. 🙏🚗
This Week's Curation 🗞️
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All 35 Guitarists Who Ever Played in Bob Dylan's BandRolling Stone
A full roll call of every guitarist who's shared a stage with Dylan over the decades.
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Madonna's Confessions II ReviewedMOJO
MOJO calls it a triumphant comeback to the dancefloor.
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Violet Grohl Finds Her Own FrequencySPIN
A feature on Violet Grohl carving her own lane with her debut record.
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Active Slaughter: You Bastards! – Album ReviewLouder Than War
A fresh punk record gets put under the microscope.
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Artist of the Month: Ellen AllienBeatportal
Techno icon Ellen Allien gets the spotlight this month.
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Riz Ahmed on SOPHIE's "BIPP"Mixmag
Riz Ahmed opens up about how SOPHIE's track shaped his outlook.
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Timmy Trumpet Takes a Surprising New Turn with "Roses"UFO Network
A new direction from the big-room trumpet-slinger.
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Deadbeats Celebrates 10 Years in Bass MusicDancing Astronaut
A decade of Zeds Dead's label reshaping bass music culture.
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Tomorrowland's New ZONE 5 Run & Rave ExperienceYour EDM
Tomorrowland pushes past the festival grounds with a new hybrid run/rave concept.
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Star-Studded Show to Mark 50th Anniversary of the Ramones' DebutMusic Radar
A huge celebration lined up for a punk milestone.
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Flashing Lights As Ye Packs the AlamodomeThe Source
Over 60,000 fans turned out for the latest show.
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Kai Cenat Unveils Streamer University 2026 Lineup Featuring LizzoXXL Magazine
Streamer University returns with Lizzo joining the faculty.
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SESSION LIVE avec Mous-K, Python Loco, GLK, Bara & Fresh la DouilleSkyrock FM #PlanèteRap
Another stacked PlanèteRap live session out of France.
Gear & Culture Corner 🎛️
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Introducing APC–2: A Professional Record CutterTeenage Engineering
A real-time playback disc cutter built with Supersense, aiming to put physical record-making within reach for more artists.
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From the First Spark to the Final TouchesNative Instruments
NI's 360 Subscription pitched as an all-in-one production toolkit.
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DMH-WT6000NEX 10.1" Floating Multimedia ReceiverPioneer DJ Car Sales
Pioneer's new floating-display CarPlay receiver — car audio nerds, take note.
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New Music Friday Gets Editor-Led VideosSpotify
Spotify adds a personal touch to its flagship playlist with curator videos.
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Maggie RogersLa Blogothèque
An intimate session feature from the beloved French video platform.
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Vitamin K Could Be the Secret to a Stronger BodyGQ
A wellness angle for the DJ life — recovery matters too.
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The Most Expensive Tequila Ever Sold At AuctionMAXIM
A Clase Azul "Dia de Muertos" bottle sets a new record.
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Split Watches Comes To The U.S. With Its New GMTHODINKEE
Fresh horology news for the watch heads in the audience.
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The Best Travis Scott Sneaker Collaborations, RankedComplex
A full ranking of Travis Scott's sneaker legacy.
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LEGO's "Arcade Pinball Machine" DropsHypebeast
2,274 bricks turned into a fully functional retro tabletop pinball machine.
Tuesday (Mardi) July (Juillet) 7, 2026
Tech Tuesday
🇫🇷 Bleu Blanc Rouge
Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos & Strebers — Unite!
Mardi, July (Juillet) 7, 2026 · Coffee with Zack / Coffee with Zaki
What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday (Mardi), July (Juillet) 7, 2026. Today we celebrate Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers everywhere. Huge FIFA World Cup 2026 matches today: Argentina vs. Egypt, then Switzerland vs. Colombia. I'm rooting for Egypt, obviously — and it'd be nice to see the Swiss come through too, given Geneva's ties to the United Nations and human rights. We shall see. Best of luck to both sides!
There will be a new "Coffee with Zaki" in French later this week. In the meantime, here's today's curated roundup of tech, AI, science, and business news.
⚾🏀 Good Luck Out There
Best of luck to the Cincinnati Reds and the Oakland Athletics in MLB action.
And best of luck to the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Summer League. Go get it!
💚 Why Support Zack Technology LLC?
Zack Technology LLC is a one-person operation — no corporate backing, no ad network, no sponsorship deals. Every article, every curated roundup, every PS5 livestream, and every DJ set on JETLAG RADIO is produced independently, on my own time and my own dime. If today's post gave you something worth reading, watching, or listening to, a small Venmo donation goes directly toward keeping the lights on and the content coming — no algorithm, no gatekeepers, just independent media made with care.
💵 Donate via Venmo @iamzaki🤖 AI & Machine Learning
DevOps.com
Z.ai Debuts ZCode to Compete With GitHub Copilot, Cursor and Anthropic
A new entrant, ZCode, joins the crowded AI coding assistant space aiming to take on established players.
Read More →Axios
Anthropic Says Claude Has Carved Out Its Own Space to Ponder
Axios covers Anthropic's latest comments on how Claude is designed to give users room to think.
Read More →Anthropic
Redeploying Fable 5
Anthropic shares an update on the redeployment status of its Fable 5 model.
Read More →Google Research
Introducing TabFM: A Zero-Shot Foundation Model for Tabular Data
Google Research unveils TabFM, a new foundation model built specifically for zero-shot tabular data tasks.
Read More →Salesforce · The 360 Blog
How Enterprise General Intelligence (EGI) Will Form a New Business Imperative
Salesforce lays out its vision for "Enterprise General Intelligence" as the next major shift for business AI adoption.
Read More →SAP · YouTube · #SAP #IwantToWorkAtSAP
What's New in SAP HANA Cloud — Deep Dive With Product Experts, Q2 2026
SAP product experts break down the latest features and updates coming to SAP HANA Cloud. #Neurodivergent
Watch →🚕 Mobility & Innovation
Maddyness
Bientôt des Taxis Autonomes de Google à Paris? Waymo Ouvre une Filiale en France
Waymo opens a French subsidiary, signaling that autonomous taxis from Google could soon hit the streets of Paris.
Read More →Google Blog
What's Trending on Google This Summer
Google rounds up the biggest search trends of the summer season so far.
Read More →🎓 Education & Careers
Slashdot
Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer PhDs, a Bad Sign for Science
Declining PhD admissions at research universities raise concerns about the future pipeline of scientific talent.
Read More →Quartz
Colleges Keep Minting Graduates the Job Market Has No Use For
Quartz examines the widening gap between college degree production and actual white-collar job demand.
Read More →Inc.
How to Come Up With the Perfect Small-Business Idea (for You)
A practical framework for finding a small-business idea that actually fits your skills and life.
Read More →Entrepreneur
Where Entrepreneurs Are Moving in 2026, and Why It's Not Where You Might Expect
A surprising look at the cities and regions attracting the most entrepreneurial relocation this year.
Read More →🌍 Society & Culture
Vox
Why "Neighborism" Is Having a Moment
Vox explores the rise of "neighborism" and why community-first thinking is resonating right now.
Read More →The Next Web
Pegasus Hack of the EU's Own Spyware Investigator Sparks Calls for Urgent Action
Civil society groups and MEPs demand answers after the EU's own spyware watchdog was reportedly bugged.
Read More →Eater
When Did Making Reservations Get So Annoying?
A look at how Resy, OpenTable, DoorDash, and Tock have made booking a table more complicated than ever.
Read More →Fast Company
Physical Media Is Dying. So Is the Idea That You Own What You Buy.
Fast Company connects the decline of physical media to a broader shift in what "ownership" even means.
Read More →📚 Books, Gadgets & Big Ideas
WIRED
The Best E-Readers for Every Kind of Reader
WIRED's current picks for e-readers, covering everyone from casual readers to power users.
Read More →Lapham's Quarterly
Lapham's Revolutionary America: Jill Lepore and Gordon S. Wood
Two leading historians discuss the American Revolution and its enduring legacy.
Read More →Astronomy Magazine
How to Buy Your First Telescope
A beginner-friendly guide to picking out your very first telescope.
Read More →TWIT
This Week in Tech 1091 — "But You Didn't Move the Bodies"
The latest episode of This Week in Tech dives into the week's biggest stories in the tech world.
Listen/Watch →Monday (Lundi) July (Juillet) 6, 2026
Major Curation
🇫🇷 Bleu Blanc Rouge
Major Content Curation Monday
Lundi, July (Juillet) 6, 2026 · Coffee with Zack / Coffee with Zaki
What's up, everybody! It's Monday, therefore it's time for Major Content Curation. Today's roundup spans anime and entertainment, AI and tech, world affairs and diplomacy, U.S. politics, health, science, and of course the FIFA World Cup 2026. There's a "Coffee with Zack" VLOG in English coming later this week — thanks for your patience.
🏀 Go Kings, Go!
Sending best of luck to the Sacramento Kings in NBA Summer League action. Bring home some wins for the city!
A Personal Note
I got a new library for my bedroom to arrange some books, which I'm genuinely excited about. I'm hoping to eventually move back into an apartment complex for a bit more privacy. Disappointed to hear the Barnes & Noble Elk Grove grand opening got pushed to Fall 2026.
It's tough to see the USA fall to Belgium in the World Cup, but overall it's been a rough stretch financially — no salary since July 2019, no job offers yet despite actively looking, and no sponsorship support so far. I'll keep putting in the work on JETLAG RADIO and the blog regardless. Still got to see Charlotte de Witte live a few years back, and that memory keeps me going. Onward.
🎬 Entertainment & Anime
Cartoon Brew · Exclusive
How Netflix's "Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight" Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics
An inside look at how the new Netflix adaptation blends the beloved comic's classic look with modern CG animation techniques.
Read More →Vice
Things We Hate and Love Online This Week
The internet's weekly highs and lows, from viral moments to online discourse worth talking about.
Read More →Mashable
7 Best Wedding Planning Apps for 2026 Couples
A practical roundup of the top apps helping couples plan their big day this year.
Read More →🤖 AI & Technology
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
The Emerging AI Battlespace: Counter-AI Threats to AI-Powered Satellite Remote Sensing Analysis
A deep dive into the growing risks of adversarial attacks against AI systems used in satellite intelligence analysis.
Read More →Harvard Business Review
Performance Management Needs New Metrics in the AI Era
HBR argues traditional performance metrics are falling short as AI reshapes how work actually gets done.
Read More →The Verge
Microsoft Is Laying Off 4,800 Employees
The cuts hit hardest in Microsoft's Xbox and commercial sales organizations.
Read More →TechCrunch
Every Major Tech Layoff in 2026 That Has Name-Checked AI
TechCrunch's running tracker of tech layoffs where companies have explicitly cited AI as a factor.
Read More →MIT Technology Review
South Korea's Hottest New Bachelors Are Chip Workers
A look at how the semiconductor boom is reshaping social status and dating dynamics in South Korea.
Read More →LinkedIn · Mistral AI
Building Frontier AI Systems to Solve the World's Hardest Problems
Mistral AI shares customer stories spanning Cisco's AI renewals agent, HSBC's agentic banking workflows, the European Patent Office's multilingual OCR model, and the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Apollo LLM for Ancient Greek.
Read More →The Atlantic
A Sad Kind of Convenience
A reflection on the slow death of physical media, and what we stand to lose as discs disappear for good.
Read More →🌍 World Affairs & Diplomacy
BBC
Ukraine Warns of Interceptor Missile Shortage as 23 Killed in Kyiv Region
Ukrainian officials sound the alarm over dwindling air-defense supplies following a deadly strike near Kyiv.
Read More →Al Jazeera
Iran War Live: Khamenei's Body Arrives in Qom; Hamas Cedes Gaza Governance
Live coverage of fast-moving developments across the region, including a major shift in Gaza governance.
Read More →Afghanistan Analysts Network
Bridging the Divide? Radio Learning and Girls' Education in Rural Afghanistan
A report examining how radio-based education programs are working to reach girls in rural Afghanistan.
Read More →Le Monde Diplomatique
Ukraine, l'Europe Contre la Paix?
An analysis piece questioning Europe's posture toward peace negotiations in the Ukraine war.
Read More →Foreign Policy
Erdogan Has Laid a Trap in Ankara
A look at the strategic maneuvering ahead of a high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara.
Read More →Foreign Affairs
The Transatlantic Alliance Can't Survive Without Trust
An argument that dismissing NATO's value carries real strategic risk for Washington.
Read More →The Diplomat
Forging China-US "Constructive Strategic Stability" Starts in the Nuclear Realm
A case for why nuclear-domain dialogue may be the starting point for broader stability between Washington and Beijing.
Read More →The Cipher Brief
DNI Day Two: Building the Intelligence Community for 2045
Coverage of day two of the DNI conference, focused on the future shape of the U.S. intelligence community.
Read More →Intelligence Online FR
France, Syrie — Plusieurs PDG du CAC 40 Vont Accompagner Emmanuel Macron à Damas
Several CAC 40 CEOs are set to join President Macron on a trip to Damascus.
Read More →Interpol
Over 1,000 Arrested in Global Crackdown on Human Trafficking Networks
An international operation leads to more than 1,000 arrests connected to trafficking networks worldwide.
Read More →🇺🇸 U.S. Politics
MS NOW
Pete Buttigieg to Endorse Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor
Buttigieg throws his support behind Benson's gubernatorial campaign in Michigan.
Read More →The Economist
Beware the Top-Heavy Economy
The Economist examines the risks of an economy increasingly concentrated at the top.
Read More →The Economist · Podcast
The 250-Year Experiment: America's Birthday
A special podcast episode reflecting on 250 years of the American experiment as the country marks its birthday.
Listen →The Economist Video
How Powerful Is America?
A video exploration of the current state and scope of American global power.
Watch →POLITICO
Up Next for the DSA? Two Major Swing States
A look at where the Democratic Socialists of America are focusing their organizing efforts next, in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Read More →The Intercept
There's a New Democratic Machine. It's Unabashedly Socialist.
A report on how DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide, challenging the idea that the movement is confined to the coasts.
Read More →The New York Times
Trump Is Expected to Let Turkey Buy F-35 Fighter Jets Once Again
A policy shift could reopen F-35 sales to Turkey after years of restrictions.
Read More →HuffPost
Mitch McConnell's Office Won't Confirm If He's Conscious
Uncertainty grows around the senator's condition after his office declines to clarify his status.
Read More →Business Insider
Before Air Force One, US Presidents Traveled Aboard a Luxury Train Car
A look inside the historic "White House on Wheels" that once carried American presidents across the country.
Read More →🏥 Health & Society
The Guardian
"Impossible to Be a Mom": New Film Shines Light on How America Fails Its Mothers
A new documentary examines the systemic gaps in support for mothers across the U.S.
Read More →National Geographic
Doctors Are Starting to Agree on When Obesity Is a Disease
A shift in medical consensus is changing how doctors approach obesity as a diagnosable condition.
Read More →Air & Space Forces Magazine
Flu Outbreak Sickens Hundreds at Air Force Basic Military Training
A flu outbreak spreads through basic training — a good reminder to get your flu shot this season. #VaccinesSaveLives
Read More →Cap Radio News
Sac Unified's Free Summer Meals Help Stretch Grocery Budgets
Sacramento Unified's free summer meal program is helping local families stretch their budgets further.
Read More →ABC News
2-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Hot Car While in Care of Babysitter, Florida Police Say
A tragic case out of Florida is renewing warnings about hot-car dangers for young children.
Read More →⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026
The Washington Post
U.S. Falls to Belgium, 4-1, Ending Tantalizing World Cup Run
The USMNT's tournament comes to an end with a tough Round of 16 loss to Belgium.
Read More →Reuters
Racist Commentary About Black Players Comes Under Scrutiny at World Cup
Reuters reports on growing scrutiny of racist commentary directed at Black players during the tournament.
Read More →Vox
Is Trump's World Cup Meddling a True Scandal, or Standard FIFA Corruption?
Vox unpacks the controversy around the president's involvement in the US-Belgium red card review.
Read More →The New Yorker
How Tourists Are Experiencing Trump's World Cup
A firsthand look at how international visitors are navigating this year's politically charged tournament.
Read More →Bloomberg
Mexico, Brazil World Cup Losses Dash Hopes for Latin America Beer-Sales Boom
Early exits for Mexico and Brazil put a damper on the expected beer-sales surge across Latin America.
Read More →NPR
This World Cup Marks End of an Era for Ronaldo and Other Soccer Greats
NPR reflects on the likely final World Cup appearances for several legends of the sport.
Read More →Le Monde
France Faces New Heatwave With Temperatures Reaching 40°C
France braces for another intense heatwave as temperatures climb to 40°C.
Read More →🔬 Science
Quanta Magazine
Researchers Reveal the Power of "Quantum Proofs"
New research illuminates just how powerful quantum proof systems can be compared to classical ones.
Read More →CERN Press
CERN Bids Farewell to the LHC and Enters Long Shutdown 3
The Large Hadron Collider powers down for its next major shutdown and upgrade phase.
Read More →NASA
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
The latest updates from NASA's blog on the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission.
Read More →🚗 Auto
MotorTrend
2026 Acura ADX vs. Audi Q3 Comparison Test
MotorTrend pits two entry-level luxury SUVs against each other to see which is the better pick for first-time luxury buyers.
Read More →🎲 Games & Picks of the Day
Amazon Affiliate Pick
2-in-1 Magnetic Chess Set & Checkers, 15" Wooden Portable Board
A folding travel chess and checkers board great for beginners, adults, and kids — comes with 2 extra queens and piece storage slots.
View on Amazon →Amazon Affiliate Pick
19x19 Folding Go Game Set With Bamboo Bowls and Imitation Jade Pieces
A beautifully finished folding Go board set, complete with bamboo bowls and jade-style stones.
View on Amazon →Saturday/Samedi July/Juillet 4, 2026
★★★
Sports Saturday
Happy Independence Day! 🎆
Samedi, July 4, 2026 · Coffee with Zack / Coffee with Zaki
What's up, everybody! It's Saturday (Samedi), July 4, 2026. Happy July 4th weekend! I hope you got to enjoy some good food and spend time with family. I got to hang out with two of my brothers, two of my cousins, and my father a few days ago — it was awesome. We had tacos and Mexican beer, then headed to a FIFA World Cup watch party to catch a Spain match. Everyone else headed out before the Portugal match, but I stuck around at home to watch it — and they won, thankfully!
The next Portugal match is Monday, and it's a frightful one: Spain again. Part of me wonders if not being at the watch party for that match will cost us some luck. Don't forget, Mexico takes on England tomorrow, Sunday.
Also — I finally watched Rat Race for the first time and I can't believe it took me this long. That taxi driver in the Dallas Cowboys hat was suspicious from minute one, and Tracy the helicopter pilot catching her boyfriend Shawn Kent in the pool with another woman was a wild twist. Loved that the film's heart was ultimately about an organization trying to "Feed the Earth." Just a thought — with a trillion dollars in wealth, that's something Elon Musk could actually do.
🎮 New PS5 Livestream: The Crew Motorfest
Brand-new PlayStation 5 livestream footage of The Crew Motorfest is now up on YouTube! Come cruise the islands with me.
▶ Watch on YouTube🇺🇸 Dedicated to All of You
This Independence Day entry is dedicated to all my fans, supporters, and followers — including our U.S. military veterans. I hope to link up and squad up with you online again soon in Battlefield 6, Call of Duty 7, and Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Thank you for your service, and thank you for riding with Zack Technology. Let's go! 🎆
🏁 Motorsport
FIA WEC
Hometown Hero Derani "Can't Describe" Excitement Ahead of Interlagos
Brazilian driver Pipo Derani opens up about racing in front of a home crowd at Interlagos in the World Endurance Championship.
Read More →AutoBlog
Fiat Has a Radical Plan to Replace Big Cars With Tiny EVs
Fiat's latest strategy leans hard into small-footprint electric vehicles as the future of city driving.
Read More →Peugeot Sport
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies Showed Resilience During a Demanding 24 Hours of Le Mans
Peugeot's WEC squad reflects on grinding through a particularly tough edition of Le Mans.
Read More →Alpine · YouTube
70 Years of Passion — The Future Starts Now
Alpine celebrates seven decades of motorsport heritage while looking ahead to what's next for the brand.
Watch →TOYOTA GAZOO Racing · YouTube
全員プロレーサーなのに！？誰が演技上手いか決定戦！｜GAZOO Racing
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's pro drivers face off in a lighthearted acting challenge — a fun behind-the-scenes look at the team.
Watch →Formula 1
Silverstone Lowdown: Leclerc Returns to the Top, Antonelli's Challenge Unravels
A full recap of the key moments from Silverstone as Leclerc reclaims form and Antonelli's weekend falls apart.
Read More →MotorWeek
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
MotorWeek puts the redesigned 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee through its paces.
Read More →GT Planet
Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: Summer Reruns
The latest rotation of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races brings back some fan-favorite summer tracks and classes.
Read More →Thomas Sieber · YouTube
I Went to a BMW Dealership
A casual, honest walkthrough of the modern BMW dealership experience.
Watch →⚽ FIFA World Cup & Football
BBC Sport
France Survive Paraguay's "Disgraceful" and "Embarrassing" Dark Arts
Les Bleus grind out a result against a Paraguay side accused of gamesmanship and time-wasting tactics.
Read More →ESPN
USMNT's Balogun Has Red Card Suspended; Trump Asked FIFA to Review
Folarin Balogun's red card is overturned on review ahead of the USMNT's Round of 16 clash with Belgium.
Read More →US Soccer
Live Updates: USMNT Set for Round of 16 Clash Against Belgium in Seattle
Follow the USMNT's biggest match of the tournament so far as they battle Belgium in Seattle.
Read More →SB Nation
2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Most Goals, Standings
The latest Golden Boot race standings as the knockout stage heats up.
Read More →We Ain't Got No History
2026 World Cup Round of 16: Portugal vs. Spain; USA vs. Belgium
A preview of two of the tournament's marquee Round of 16 fixtures.
Read More →Équipe de France (FFF)
Tout sur la Coupe du monde FIFA 2026
The official French Football Federation hub with everything you need to know about France's World Cup campaign.
Read More →Portland Timbers FC
Portland Timbers to Host Soccer Celebration for USA Round of 16 Match
Providence Park opens its doors for a watch-party celebration as the USMNT takes on Belgium.
Read More →FourFourTwo
New Issue: Exclusive KSI Interview, Football's Celebrity Owners & More
The new issue dives into KSI's football ambitions, celebrity club owners, Harry Redknapp on Snoop Dogg's NY Cosmos, and more.
Read More →The Busby Babe
One Last Chance for Mason Mount
A look at whether Mason Mount can turn things around with one more shot to prove himself.
Read More →Managing Madrid
Haaland's Father: "Everybody Wants to Play for Real Madrid"
Alf-Inge Haaland weighs in on the transfer speculation swirling around his son ahead of the World Cup.
Read More →The Short Fuse
Arsenal to Sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas
Arsenal reportedly moves to offload Trossard as the club reshapes its attacking options.
Read More →The Liverpool Offside
Jürgen Klopp "More Than Recharged and Ready" to Take Germany Job
Klopp signals he's ready to step back into management with the German national team.
Read More →Man Utd
When Ronaldo & Modrić Scored in a Premier League Classic
A throwback to a memorable Premier League match featuring two of the game's modern greats.
Read More →Real Madrid
Official Announcement: Dumfries
Real Madrid make it official with their newest signing, Denzel Dumfries.
Read More →PSG
Jay-Jay Okocha Discusses His Paris Saint-Germain Days at ICP La Maison Paris
The PSG legend reflects on his time in the French capital during a special event appearance.
Read More →AL-Nassr FC · X
The First Message From the Boss 🎙️💛
Al-Nassr shares the new manager's first message to the club and its supporters.
Read More →🇫🇷 French Football & Rugby
Stade Rennais
Le Programme de la Préparation Estivale
Stade Rennais unveils its full pre-season training program ahead of the new campaign.
Read More →FC Nantes
🎥 "Fier de Pouvoir Reporter ce Maillot!"
A player shares his pride in wearing the FC Nantes jersey once again.
Read More →Olympique de Marseille
Tenues Extérieur OM
OM unveils its new away kit collection for the upcoming season.
Read More →Stade Rochelais
Saison 2026/2027, Ils Rejoignent l'Équipage!
La Rochelle announces the new players joining the squad for the upcoming rugby season.
Read More →FC Lorient
Entraînement: Le Programme de la Semaine
FC Lorient shares this week's training schedule for the first team.
Read More →Toulouse FC
Mathys Niflore Prolonge avec le TéFéCé
19-year-old goalkeeper Mathys Niflore signs a contract extension with his formative club, Toulouse FC.
Read More →Olympique Lyonnais
Corentin Tolisso Prolonge avec l'Olympique Lyonnais Jusqu'en 2029
Tolisso commits his future to OL with a contract extension through 2029.
Read More →France Rugby · YouTube
Championnat des Nations: Le Résumé de Nouvelle-Zélande - France
Highlights and recap from France's Championship of Nations clash with New Zealand.
Watch →🏀⚾ NBA & MLB
Fear the Sword
LeBron James's Former High School Teammate Serves as Cavs Summer League Guest Coach
A familiar face from LeBron's Akron days joins the Cavs bench for Summer League action.
Read More →Blazer's Edge
Will the Trail Blazers Make Another Move This Summer?
Portland weighs its options as free agency and trade season continue to unfold.
Read More →The Kings Herald
California Classic Game 3 Thread
Live discussion and reaction thread for Game 3 of the California Classic Summer League.
Read More →Red Reporter
The Cincinnati Reds Had a Miserable Holiday Weekend
A rough few days for the Reds as the team navigates rumors and rotation troubles.
Read More →⚽ MLS & Local
Sacramento Republic FC
Match Preview: Republic FC vs. Rhode Island FC
A preview of Sacramento Republic FC's upcoming home clash with Rhode Island FC.
Read More →🏈 Ohio State & College Football
The Lantern
Ohio State Board of Trustees Approves Ohio Stadium Renovations Including New Videoboards
The Board greenlights a fresh round of upgrades to The Shoe, including new videoboards for upcoming seasons.
Land-Grant Holy Land
Bold Predictions: Ohio State Will Have Its Best Passing Season Since 2018
A bold case for why this could be the Buckeyes' best year through the air in nearly a decade. #GoBucks
Read More →Eleven Warriors
Remember When: Woody Hayes Captures First National Championship in the 1955 "Mud Bowl" Rose Bowl
A look back at Woody Hayes's historic 20–7 win over USC that delivered Ohio State's first national title.
Read More →🎮 Gaming
IGN
PlayStation's Physical Media-Free Future Isn't Just Concerning, It's Offensive
IGN makes the case against Sony's continued push away from physical game media.
Read More →Friday/Vendredi July/Juillet 3, 2026
Gaming Friday
What's Up, Everybody — It's Friday!
Vendredi, July 3, 2026 · Coffee with Zack / Coffee with Zaki
TGIF! Today we celebrate the world of videogames. Don't forget to keep watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 — so many wonderful games this tournament! And mark your calendars: there will be a special livestream of Coffee Talk Tokyo this weekend, right here on PS5.
Below is today's curated roundup of gaming, tech, anime, and motorsport news from around the web — Razer-themed for the weekend ahead. Let's go! 🎮
🎮 Today's Curated Roundup
Razer
Razer x 007 First Light: When Immersive Gaming Gear Meets Modern Espionage
Razer teams up with the world of 007 for a new gear collaboration blending spy-thriller style with high-performance hardware.
Read More →CBR · #GUNDAM
Gundam Wing Revives a Forgotten Transforming Mecha After 30 Years
A classic transforming mobile suit from Gundam Wing gets new life in Gunpla form three decades later.
Read More →Apple Newsroom
Apple Creator Studio Gets Smarter, Faster, and More Connected
Apple rolls out upgrades to Creator Studio aimed at streamlining content creation workflows across its ecosystem.
Read More →Gaming Bible
Ned Luke Sets Rumour Mill on Fire About Michael De Santa's GTA 6 Return
Speculation swirls after comments from Ned Luke reignite debate over Michael's role in GTA 6.
Read More →Anime News Network
The Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide
Your complete rundown of the new anime season, with everything premiering this summer.
Read More →Kotaku
ExtraEmily Banned From Twitch After Nearly Causing an On-Stream Auto Accident
A streamer's near-miss behind the wheel while live sparks renewed conversation about distracted driving on streaming platforms — a good reminder as we head into the weekend.
Read More →PC Gamer
What Was the First Videogame Song That You Ever Heard?
A nostalgic look back at the tunes that first hooked players on game soundtracks — a fun one for our Music Therapy corner.
Read More →Computer Weekly
UKtech50 2026: The Most Influential People in UK Technology
Computer Weekly unveils its annual list of the UK's most influential tech leaders and innovators.
Read More →PCWorld
Best Mini PC Deals: Top Intel and AMD Picks
A roundup of the best current mini PC deals for gaming, productivity, and everything in between.
Read More →PlayStation.Blog
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode
Sony reveals July's PlayStation Plus lineup — a strong mix for FPS fans and RPG lovers alike.
Read More →Xbox Wire
DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear
A fresh DLC drop brings a brutal new weapon and more content to DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Read More →Tom's Hardware
F1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU Benchmarks — From Pole Position to the Back of the Grid
A full breakdown of how different GPUs perform running the latest F1 25 season update — great reading for our motorsport and sim-racing fans.
Read More →IGN
Destiny 2 Is Finished — and Now More Appealing Than Ever
With its story arc complete, IGN argues Destiny 2 has never been a better time to jump in.
Read More →GameSpot
Unlock the Potential of Your Steam Deck/Machine With Decky Loader
A practical guide to getting more out of your handheld with the popular Decky Loader plugin system.
Read More →Polygon
No RPG Needs to Be Longer Than 40 Hours
A spicy take on modern RPG bloat, and why tighter storytelling often beats sprawling playtime.
Read More →PCGamesN
Will Gabe Newell Bring a Steam Machine Onboard His $800 Million Deep-Sea Vessel?
A fun speculative piece imagining Valve's co-founder taking his gaming hardware to sea.
Read More →🇺🇸 A Friendly July 4th Weekend Reminder
Don't forget to celebrate your July 4th weekend moderately, and never drink and drive. Always wear a seatbelt. And if you're the Designated Driver, grab a 0.0% alcoholic beer and enjoy the night just as much!
Stay safe, stay hydrated, and see everyone at the special Coffee Talk Tokyo livestream this weekend. #VaccinesSaveLives #GamingFriday