Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 8, 2026

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🐉 Gohan’s Day — Friday (Vendredi), May (Mai) 8, 2026

What’s up, everybody! It’s Friday (Vendredi), May (Mai) 8, 2026. It’s a very important day today — it’s Gohan’s Day! (Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball Z Kai / Dragon Ball Super). The reason why it’s Gohan’s Day is because 5 (Go) and 8 (Han) in Japanese. Gohan’s birthday is actually May 18th, which is a few days before my birthday! ^_^

TGIF! Sorry for the delay — I was busy writing new #LongReads articles / Op-Eds & running errands. I will do my best to livestream some videogames this weekend, but we have to focus on the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps 🏁

I gotta get my hands on creating my LEGO TECHNIC Peugeot 9X8 before the 24 Hours of Le Mans… it’s coming up… By the way, I ADORE GRAN TURISMO 7 POWER PACK DLC. There’s so much to do — it’s going to take forever! Very hard though. But plenty of livestreams coming up! 🎮

🎮 Gaming
Gaming Bible
GTA 6 Pre-Launch DLC May Be Coming This Summer
GTA VI
PlayStation Blog
Share of the Week: Celebrate
PlayStation
Xbox Wire
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven — Including Snoop Dogg’s Role!
Xbox
GameSpot
PS6 Release Date And Price Are Still Up In The Air, Sony Says
PS6
IGN
Mixtape — Review
Review
Polygon
If You Love Mixtape, You Need to Try This Week’s Other Great Music Game
Music Game
Kotaku
Zelda 2 Deserves Better
Nintendo
PC Gamer
The New PC Games of May 2026: Forza, Subnautica 2, and Early Access Games Galore
PC Gaming
Steam
Apex Legends™ — Available on Steam
Free to Play
💻 Tech & Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Valve Opens Steam Controller Reservations After Record-Breaking Sell-Out — Queue Puts Real Fans Ahead of Bots
Valve
PCGamesN
Windows 11 Rumored to Get New Mode That Boosts Game & App Performance by Up to 70%
Windows 11
Razer
Desktop Getaway: Travel Wallpapers to Take You Somewhere New on Razer Axon
#RazerCreator
🤖 AI & Innovation
Anthropic
Introducing Claude Opus 4.7
AI
PCWorld
Gemini May Finally Leap Out of the Chatbox at Google I/O
Google
Apple Newsroom
AI Meets Accessibility in This Year’s Swift Student Challenge
Apple
🌍 World Affairs & Diplomacy
Computer Weekly
MEPs Call for Greater Scrutiny of Europol Following Concerns over Shadow IT
EU / Europol
⚔️ Anime & Manga
IGN
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — Review
#GUNDAM
Anime News Network
Kanojo no Tomodachi Manga Gets TV Anime
Anime
🏁 Motorsport Corner — WEC 2026

Eyes on the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps this weekend — and then all roads lead to the 24 Hours of Le Mans! I need to get my LEGO TECHNIC Peugeot 9X8 built before race day. The zebra livery is iconic and the car is an absolute engineering masterpiece. Meanwhile, Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC has been keeping me very busy on the PS5 — it’s glorious but brutally hard. Plenty of livestreams incoming! 🎮

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Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 7, 2026

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 — Medicine, EDS, Bipolar, Music Therapy & Videogames
🩺 Raising Awareness: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome  |  Bipolar Disorder  |  Music Therapy  |  Videogames as Therapy
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Medicine, EDS, Bipolar, Music Therapy & Videogames

Thursday (Jeudi) — May (Mai) 7, 2026
OSU Alumni — B.A. Economic Development Studies
Today's Focus

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday (Jeudi), May (Mai) 7, 2026. Today we focus on Medicine, and as always, we raise awareness on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Music Therapy, and Videogames as a Therapeutic Endeavor.

I. EDS & HSD Awareness

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

🩺 Community Resource

Many questions about Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) can be answered through our resources, programs, and community resources.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society — https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/contact-us/

II. LEGO Technic & Bipolar Management

Building Stability: LEGO Technic as a Tool for Bipolar Management

A global study published in Bipolar Disorders in March 2026 emphasizes that while digital mood tracking is evolving, long-term stability often relies on structured, hands-on routines that anchor the mind. For many, complex construction like LEGO Technic serves as a bridge between clinical management and daily emotional regulation.

Here are four targeted tips for using Technic builds to maintain stability, based on recent research into cognitive “flow states” and bipolar management.

1. Leverage “Tactile Grounding” During Hypomania

When racing thoughts or high energy levels make it difficult to stay still, the physical resistance of Technic pins and the precision required for gear alignment provide tactile grounding.

The Tip

When you feel your energy shifting toward a “high” state, switch from digital screens to a Technic gearbox sub-assembly. The mechanical complexity forces your pre-frontal cortex to engage, slowing down impulsive thought patterns by tethering them to a physical, logic-based task.

2. Restore Executive Function in Depressive Phases

Depressive episodes often come with “brain fog” or a loss of executive function (planning and initiating tasks). LEGO Technic is essentially “executive function exercise” disguised as play.

The Tip

Break a large set into tiny, manageable “micro-goals” by using the numbered bags. Completing just one small section — like a piston engine or a steering rack — triggers a low-stakes dopamine release that provides a sense of accomplishment without the overwhelming pressure of “real world” responsibilities.

3. Use the “Flow State” to Combat Rumination

Ruminative thinking (looping negative thoughts) is a common challenge in bipolar stability. Clinical studies in early 2026 have noted that complex building induces a flow state, where internal self-criticism drops away.

The Tip

Set a “Stability Session” for 45 minutes. The specific nature of Technic — where one misplaced gear can stop the entire machine from working — demands a level of “active focus” that naturally interrupts negative thought loops more effectively than passive activities like watching TV.

4. Create an External Order for Internal Calm

A healthy bipolar routine thrives on predictability. Because Technic builds are highly structured and follow a definitive, logical progression, they offer a sense of controllable order when internal emotions feel chaotic.

The Tip

Establish a dedicated building space. Use a sorting tray for your Technic connectors and beams. The act of organizing these pieces into categories (size, color, function) acts as a preparatory mindfulness exercise, signaling to your brain that it is time to transition from a stressed state to a regulated, focused state.

Note: While hobbies like LEGO Technic are powerful tools for emotional regulation, they are most effective when paired with a professional care plan. If you notice significant shifts in sleep or mood, it is important to consult your healthcare provider alongside your building sessions.
Personal Note from Zaki

I recently built a LEGO Orchid flower, but I am eager to build the LEGO TECHNIC PEUGEOT SPORT 9X8. As always, one of my greatest motivations in life is to build this LEGO Technic, then build more LEGO Technic in the future, etc. I won’t let people bring me down. #LEGOTECHNIC

via Gemini AI — gemini.google.com
III. Music Therapy & EDM

EDM & Mental Health: The 2026 Science of Dance as Therapy

As of May 2026, the intersection of music therapy and electronic dance music (EDM) has shifted from niche “festival wellness” into a scientifically validated field of Digital Therapeutics (MDTs) and clinical movement therapy. Recent studies published in journals like Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (May 2026) and updates from the Global Music Therapy Market report highlight how the high-energy, rhythmic nature of dance music is being harnessed for neurological and psychological stability.

1. Neural Entrainment & “The Bass Effect”

A key focus in April 2026 research is Neural Entrainment — the process where brain waves synchronize with external rhythmic stimuli. EDM is uniquely suited for this because of its consistent “four-on-the-floor” beat and sub-bass frequencies. Clinical trials are now using specific BPM (beats per minute) ranges to help patients with Parkinson’s Disease and gait disorders. The steady, predictable pulse of dance music provides an “auditory scaffold” that helps the brain bypass damaged motor pathways, improving walking speed and balance.

2. The Rise of EDM-Specific Digital Therapeutics

In early 2026, the music therapy market — valued at over $3.2 billion — saw a surge in MDTs (Music-based Digital Therapeutics). New apps are using EDM’s structural elements (the “build-up” and the “drop”) to modulate the autonomic nervous system. By syncing a listener’s heart rate with the tempo of a track, therapists are using dance music to “down-regulate” acute stress. The high energy of a “drop” can act as a controlled release for pent-up tension, while the melodic “breakdown” sections facilitate deep breathing and relaxation.

3. Somatic Reset: Dance Therapy for FND

A landmark study led by King’s College London (updated Feb 2026) is currently testing Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The therapy uses the immersive nature of dance music to help patients who feel “disconnected” from their physical selves. Unlike traditional exercise, dancing to EDM encourages a non-judgmental flow state, reducing “rumination” (looping negative thoughts) by forcing the brain to focus on the immediate, multi-sensory experience of rhythm and movement.

Comparison of EDM Therapy Strategies (2026 Data)

Strategy Mechanism Primary Goal
Neural Entrainment Rhythmic synchronization Motor rehabilitation & gait stability
Affect Matching Syncing music energy to mood Validating emotions to reduce “brain fog”
Somatic Reset Tactile response to bass/rhythm Reducing dissociation and physical tension
Social Co-regulation Group movement to shared beats Strengthening empathy and social resilience

The 2026 EDM Mental Health Toolkit

Just this month (May 2026), the organization Backline launched a specialized EDM Mental Health Toolkit. This resource bridges the gap between the science and the scene, providing practical ways to use music for “re-entry” after high-stress events. It highlights that the “post-event comedown” can be managed through curated lofi and progressive house, which use lower frequencies to soothe the nervous system after the high-decibel stimulation of a live set.

Clinical Insight: While “raves” are often seen as high-stress environments, the controlled use of dance music in a therapeutic setting — specifically at volumes below 85dB — is showing a medium-to-large beneficial effect on stress-related cortisol levels.
via Gemini AI — gemini.google.com
IV. Pragmata & Paternal Grief

Pragmata as a Fatherhood Simulator: Videogames & Healing from Pregnancy Loss

Pragmata (released April 17, 2026) has unexpectedly become a focal point for conversations around paternal grief and healing. While there isn’t a single “medical journal” article specifically on this niche yet, the gaming community and mental health advocates are rapidly documenting how the game’s narrative serves as a “therapeutic simulator” for men processing pregnancy loss. Here is a breakdown of why Pragmata is being hailed as a vital tool for men dealing with the aftermath of a miscarriage.

1. The “Dad Space” Phenomenon

The game follows Hugh Williams, a protagonist who finds himself in a protective, paternal role for Diana, an AI girl. Players have dubbed this “Dad Space.” For men who have experienced a miscarriage, the game provides a safe, interactive container to express the protective instincts that were “orphaned” by their loss.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, which some men find difficult to engage with, Pragmata focuses on doing — repairing, protecting, and bonding. Reviewers have noted that the game often shifts from intense combat to quiet moments, like pushing Diana on a swing in a lunar base, allowing men to “practice” fatherhood in a digital space and providing a bittersweet but necessary emotional release.

2. Digital Memorialization and Closure

Recent viral discussions (notably on Reddit and YouTube) have highlighted personal accounts from fathers who used the game to confront long-buried grief. One widely shared story involves a father who lost a child years ago and found that Diana’s growth and learning reminded him of the child he never got to see grow up. He credited the game with helping him finally “stop sitting shiva” and move toward closure. The game has also sparked a massive trend of men openly discussing “baby fever” and the desire to start or protect a family, countering the typical stoic “manly” tropes often found in sci-fi shooters.

3. Psychological Framework: “Chekhov’s Puppy” and Emotional Safety

Therapeutically, the game utilizes what critics call “Chekhov’s Puppy” — an intensely innocent and lovable character that demands your care. By focusing on Diana’s safety, men can externalize their own internal pain. The narrative arc mirrors the feeling of trying to protect a family unit during a personal tragedy. As noted by mental health experts, the opposite of play isn’t work — it’s depression. Pragmata forces a state of “flow” and engagement that can act as a bridge out of the numbness that often follows a miscarriage.

Community Sentiment Summary (May 2026)

Feature Therapeutic Benefit for Men
Bonding Mechanics Re-engages “stalled” paternal instincts.
Lunar Base “Home” Creates a sense of domestic stability amidst chaos.
Diana’s AI Learning Provides the experience of witnessing a child’s milestones.
The Ending Offers a cathartic, uncomplicated emotional release.

While the game is a “Science-Fiction Action-Adventure,” its legacy is quickly becoming its role as a Fatherhood Simulator, helping a demographic that often grieves in silence find a voice through the controller.

via Gemini AI — gemini.google.com

Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 6, 2026

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JETLAG RADIO 4460

Music • World Affairs • Diplomacy • Mercredi May 6, 2026

What's up, everybody — I'm Zack (a.k.a. Zaki), Superintelligence SME, and the Founder, CEO & Senior Project Manager of ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC. Everything you see on this website is built and produced by me — solo.

Technology World Affairs Affaires Étrangères Electronic Music Diplomacy Mental Health Emotional Support Music Therapy

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📰 The Wednesday World — Music, Tech & Culture

🦠 How Worried Should We Be About the Hantavirus Outbreak? Rolling Stone
🎸 MOJO 392 – July 2026: Paul McCartney MOJO
🎤 TOMORA Dare You to 'Come Closer' SPIN
📚 Joy Division And New Order: Album By Album by Mayer Nissim — Book Review Louder Than War
⌚ Hands-On: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen HODINKEE
🚘 DMH-WT6000NEX Pioneer — #wishlist I really need this SAT/NAV head unit for my car/vehicle. Let me know if you can help.
🎧 Your Personalized DJ Experience Is Expanding With 4 New Languages and More Markets Spotify
🌻 Tamino — Sunflower La Blogothèque
💇 Timothée Chalamet Knows Exactly How to Grow Out a Buzz Cut GQ
🐉 This Bugatti W16 Mistral 'Fly Bug' Is A Custom Masterpiece Inspired By A Dragonfly MAXIM
🔥 Pre-Order David Guetta and Marten Hørger's Debut Men Machine EP Beatportal
🎛️ EP-136 K.O.–Sidekick: The Power Companion Teenage Engineering — Originally planned as a mixer for the K.O.II, it became more of an effect-box with a built-in sequencer. A DJ mixer with a 2-bar looping effects-automator. Perfect companion for live-remixing your beats. Only $179.
🎹 KOMPLETE '26 Native Instruments
💕 "It was time to put all that behind us." How Calvin Harris and Katy Perry buried the hatchet and crafted 'Feels' Music Radar
🌍 Hamdi Announces Anywhere & Everywhere Tour for North America Dancing Astronaut
🤖 The Rise Of AI Music Is Reshaping Deezer Your EDM
🎚️ The Best Mixes of the Year So Far Mixmag
⚡ Mindslash and Shadowmaw Raise the Intensity on "What We Say" UFO Network
🎤 SESSION LIVE avec BatBat, TVLM, La Hasba22, Foudre, ALP, R2S VLG, Kamikaze & SLK ! #PlanèteRap Skyrock FM
🗳️ Tennessee Redistricting Fight Is Political Battlefield Everyone Should Be Watching The SOURCE
👑 14 Mind-Blowing Michael Jackson Stats That Still Don't Seem Real COMPLEX
🧊 Drake Freezes His Entire Website: Everything We Loved in Music This Week HYPEBEAST
📈 Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026 XXL Mag

What's up, everybody, it's Wednesday (Mercredi) May (Mai) 6, 2026. It's Wednesday — therefore today, we celebrate the world of Music. There is only one more week left until the release of JUL's new album and Drake's new album. Both drop on May 15, 2026. 🔥

Thank you for reading, listening, and supporting independent creator life. Salut & merci. — Zack / Zaki

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Tuesday/Mardi May/Mai 5, 2026

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🤓 Geek & Nerd Day 🇫🇷 Otaku / Intello / Streber Mardi · 5 Mai 2026

We Celebrate
Geeks, Nerds,
Otakus & Intellos.

Technology. AI. Quantum. Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack. Full Metal Panic longreads. Sudan dispatches. French and English VLOGs. It's Tuesday — and we're all in. 🇫🇷🇺🇸⚛️

By Zaki "Zack" Qayoumi — Founder · CEO · Senior PM · Editor-in-Chief · Superintelligence SME, Zack Technology LLC

What's up everybody! It's Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — and today we celebrate the geeks, the nerds, the otakus, the intellos, and the Strebers. This is our day. We built the internet, we built the future, and we will absolutely spend tonight watching Gran Turismo races and reading quantum physics papers. No apologies. 🤓⚛️🎮

I'm Zaki Qayoumi — Founder, CEO, Senior Project Manager, and Editor-in-Chief of Zack Technology LLC, your French-American tech media startup covering technology, world affairs, electronic music, diplomacy, mental health, and emotional support. A lot is happening this Tuesday — let's get into it.

A personal note: things have been harder than they should be as a French-American waiting on paychecks and a car I've worked toward for 25 years. But the work continues — because this community matters. Tonight's Coffee with Zaki 🇫🇷 may be delayed; I appreciate your patience. What did arrive: the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC 🏎️ — perfect timing with Spa and Le Mans approaching.

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Fresh From The Editorial Desk

🇸🇩 New Longread — Live Now

Sudan: The World's Largest Forgotten Crisis

A deeply reported 20-page Economist-style longread — technology blackouts, the music of survival, the diplomacy of failure, and the stubborn unyielding hope of a people who refuse to be erased. 33 million people in need. The world looking the other way. I worked hard on this one.

Read the Sudan Longread →
🤖 New Anime Editorial — Live Now

Full Metal Panic: 25 Years, One Unfinished Mission

The case for Season 5, the complete plot breakdown, heavy spoilers from Who Dares Wins, the Lambda Driver, the Laevatein, Leonard Testarossa, and 25 years of waiting. My favourite anime of all time.

Read the FMP Longread →
🏎️

Gran Turismo 7 — Power Pack DLC

🏎️

GT7 Power Pack DLC — Spa & Le Mans Season!

The Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC has arrived — so many new races, perfect timing with Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and the 24 Hours of Le Mans approaching. There is nothing like pushing a hypercar through Raidillon at midnight. Stay tuned on YouTube @iamzaki — PS5 Livestream #1200 is still coming! 🎮

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Technology & AI Intelligence

⚛️

France Quantum 2026 — June 16, Station F, Paris

Europe's most exclusive quantum technology summit returns for its 5th edition on June 16 at Station F. Research labs, startups, and industry leaders converging around quantum computing and European tech sovereignty. As a French-American technology executive and Superintelligence SME, this is essential watching. Register at FranceQuantum.fr →

🤖 AI Industry

Anthropic Plans $200B Spend on Google Cloud

Anthropic is reportedly committing ~$200B to Google's cloud and chips over five years — over 40% of Google's disclosed revenue backlog. The AI infrastructure race is operating at orders of magnitude most people haven't processed.

The Information →
⚡ AI Labour

Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionise Over Military AI

DeepMind employees vote to unionise over military AI contract concerns — a watershed moment for AI labour organising and the ethics of advanced AI in defence contexts.

Slashdot →
🔒 Dev Security

Incredibuild Islo Sandbox — Isolating AI Coding Agents

Incredibuild's new Islo Sandbox creates isolated environments for AI coding agents — a critical security advance for agentic AI in development workflows.

DevOps.com →
🎭 AI Drama

"I Thought He Was Going to Hit Me" — Brockman on Musk

OpenAI's Greg Brockman testifies about a near-physical confrontation with Elon Musk. The trial is producing extraordinary revelations about OpenAI's founding era.

Wired →
🔵 Google Cloud

7 Highlights from Google Cloud Next '26

Google's cloud conference key AI and infrastructure announcements — a clear window into where enterprise AI infrastructure is heading in H2 2026.

Google Blog →
🔷 Intel Computex

Intel Returns to Every Computing Category at Computex 2026

Intel's Computex showing — 18A process, Panther Lake, Nova Lake, AI PC — signals a genuine attempt to reclaim relevance across every computing tier.

The Next Web →
🇫🇷

French Tech & Startups

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LegalPlace lève 70 millions d'euros — et s'empare de Legalstart

French legaltech LegalPlace raises €70M and acquires rival Legalstart — a major consolidation of the French online legal services market and a strong signal for the French tech ecosystem. Maddyness →

🎮

Gaming, Bandai Namco & Culture

🎮 YouTube

What's Inside Bandai Namco HQ?

Dino Cornel goes inside Bandai Namco headquarters — a must-watch for any anime and gaming fan.

Watch →
🌙 Gaming Setup

Building a New Gaming Room — Moon & Nature Aesthetic

JourdanGames builds a dreamy new gaming room in a new apartment. The kind of content that makes you want to redecorate immediately.

Watch →
🕹️ Retro Gaming

Steam Controller — "This Was a Triumph!"

A long-overdue retrospective on Valve's Steam Controller — a device ahead of its time that deserves a proper eulogy.

Watch →
📱 Tech Review

MKBHD — My Take on The New Apple

Marques Brownlee's characteristically sharp take on the latest Apple developments. Worth 14 minutes of your Tuesday.

Watch →
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Science & Discovery

🧬 Gene Therapy

Deaf Children Are Hearing Again

New gene therapy is restoring hearing in deaf children with no previous treatment options. One of the most meaningful clinical breakthroughs of 2026.

Vox →
🌌 Space

What a Mission to a Black Hole Could Look Like

A century from now, spacecraft might travel to a black hole. Astronomy Magazine envisions the mission — beautiful long-horizon scientific imagination.

Astronomy →
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Mental Health & Emotional Support

At Zack Technology LLC, mental health is always on the agenda — not as a catchphrase, but as a genuine editorial and personal commitment. Music therapy, emotional support, and honest conversations about what it means to keep going when circumstances are difficult — these are not footnotes. They are load-bearing walls.

"Geeks, nerds, and intellectuals feel things deeply. That intensity is not a bug — it is the feature. Taking care of your mind is how you protect your most important tool."

— Zack Technology LLC · Mental Health Editorial

🎧 JETLAG RADIO is always here when words run out. Music therapy is real, evidence-based, and available to you anytime. Press play. Let the frequency do its work.

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Coffee With Zack & Coffee With Zaki

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Coffee With Zack

English VLOG — tech, culture, world affairs. On YouTube @iamzaki.

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VLOG en français — tech, culture mondiale. Ce soir — peut-être en retard!

▶ Watch all episodes at YouTube @iamzaki →

"I imagine that one of the first forms of behavior, like one of the first signals, may be reduced to this: 'Keep me warm.'"

— Michel Serres, 1982 · via Lapham's Quarterly
Technology · World Affairs · Electronic Music · Diplomacy · Mental Health · Emotional Support · Music Therapy
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Monday/Lundi May/Mai 4, 2026

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Zack Technology LLC — Monday May 4, 2026 | May The Fourth Be With You
⭐ MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU ⭐ 🟢 GROGU DESERVES A PAYCHECK TOO ⭐ ⚔️ THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC ⭐ 🔵 CAPSULE CORPORATION — TECHNOLOGY AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT ⭐ 💜 SUPREME KAI · BEERUS · WHIS · FUTURE TRUNKS · GOHAN ⭐ 🎮 PS5 LIVESTREAM #1200 COMING SOON ⭐ 🎧 JETLAG RADIO IS LIVE ⭐ ⭐ MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU ⭐ 🟢 GROGU DESERVES A PAYCHECK TOO ⭐ ⚔️ THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC ⭐ 🔵 CAPSULE CORPORATION — TECHNOLOGY AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT ⭐ 💜 SUPREME KAI · BEERUS · WHIS · FUTURE TRUNKS · GOHAN ⭐ 🎮 PS5 LIVESTREAM #1200 COMING SOON ⭐ 🎧 JETLAG RADIO IS LIVE ⭐
⭐ Star Wars Day 💜 Dragon Ball Super Monday · May 4, 2026

May The Fourth
Be With You.
Major Content Curation Day 🌌

Technology. World Affairs. Diplomacy. Electronic Music. Mental Health. Emotional Support. Plasma weapons, Grogu's paycheck, Dragon Ball Super Season 2, and the news that matters — from Zack Technology LLC. 💜🔵⭐

🟢
Grogu
🪖
Mando
⚔️
The Force
🌌
The Galaxy
By Zaki "Zack" Qayoumi — Founder · CEO · Senior Project Manager · Editor-in-Chief · Superintelligence SME

May the Fourth be with you — and with Grogu, who frankly deserves his own paycheck and not just The Mandalorian collecting all the bounties. 🟢 It's Monday, which means it's Major Content Curation Day at Zack Technology LLC, and the galaxy — both far, far away and right here on Earth — is full of stories worth telling.

I'm Zaki Qayoumi — Founder, CEO, Senior Project Manager, and Editor-in-Chief of Zack Technology LLC, your Capsule Corporation-powered media startup covering technology, world affairs, electronic music, diplomacy, mental health, and emotional support. A Superintelligence Subject Matter Expert, DJ/Producer, dual 🇫🇷🇺🇸 citizen, and proud Razer Creator. Today, we're going full Dragon Ball Supreme Kai purple — for Beerus, Whis, Supreme Kai, and Future Trunks — and we're launching this Monday dispatch from the Capsule Corporation itself. Let's go! 💜🔵

⭐

Star Wars Day — May The Fourth

⭐ May the 4th Be With You — Star Wars Day 2026

"A Long Time Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…"

Today is Star Wars Day — the most beloved pun in geek culture — and we celebrate it properly. The Mandalorian keeps getting the bounty, but let's be honest: Grogu 🟢 is doing at least 60% of the work. The little guy deserves a W-2. A union card. Dental. The Force is strong, but healthcare benefits are stronger. On this day, we raise our lightsabers to the entire Star Wars universe and remind the galaxy: the Force is also with Zack Technology LLC.

🟢
Grogu
🪖
Mandalorian
⚡
The Force
🌌
The Galaxy
🤖
R2-D2
💜

Dragon Ball Super — Capsule Corp Edition

💜 Dragon Ball Super — Season 2: Galactic Patrol Arc

The Purple Reign of Supreme Kai, Beerus, Whis, Future Trunks & Gohan

Zack Technology LLC proudly operates under Capsule Corporation colors — the iconic blue and white of Bulma Briefs' legendary tech empire. And today, we go even deeper into the Dragon Ball universe with a full purple salute: to Supreme Kai (the highest deity of the mortal realm), to Lord Beerus (the God of Destruction who will destroy you and then take a 40-year nap), to Whis (Beerus's angelic attendant and the most serene ultra-powerful being in existence), to Future Trunks (the time-travelling warrior with the best hair in Dragon Ball history), and — with an especially heartfelt shoutout — to Gohan, who has been underutilised for twenty years and is FINALLY getting his Beast Mode arc. Gohan Beast is real and it is absolutely electric. Meanwhile, Dragon Ball Super Season 2: Galactic Patrol Arc is coming — and when it drops, we will be right here, watching every episode and covering it with the same energy we bring to world affairs and diplomacy. Some things are equally important. 💜

👑
Supreme Kai
😼
Beerus
🪄
Whis
⚡
Future Trunks
🦅
Gohan Beast
💊
Capsule Corp
🌍

World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères

Geopolitics this Monday is moving fast. The Strait of Hormuz remains the world's most dangerous maritime flashpoint as U.S.–Iran tensions escalate, Ukraine and Russia announce separate truces, and China watches American decline with a mixture of calculation and caution. Let's break it down.

🌊 Hormuz Crisis

US & Iran: Naval Confrontation in the Gulf

New U.S.-Iran attacks erupt as both sides wrestle for control of Gulf waters. Hormuz tensions push the ceasefire framework to the brink as Trump threatens Tehran. The Strait remains under extreme pressure.

Al Jazeera →
🇨🇳 China & America

China Sees America as Declining — But Still Dangerous

Beijing's strategic calculus: America is weakening, but its volatility makes it uniquely threatening. The Economist's analysis of China's complex assessment of U.S. power in 2026.

The Economist →
🕊️ Ukraine / Russia

Russia and Ukraine Declare Separate Truces

In a remarkable development, both Russia and Ukraine have declared separate, independent ceasefire announcements — raising cautious hopes for a path toward negotiated peace.

Le Monde →
🌍 Post-Trump World

Three Scenarios for a Post-Trump World Order

Foreign Policy maps three possible world orders emerging from the current era: a new cold war, a multipolar system of spheres of influence, or a fragmented, leaderless global system.

Foreign Policy →
⚔️ Plasma Weapons

Plasma Weapons & Military Deterrence in 2026

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists examines the emergence of plasma weapons and their implications for deterrence theory in a world of rapidly accelerating military technology.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists →
🇬🇧 UK Politics

Reform's Pub Crawl to Power

1843 Magazine's deep dive into how Reform UK has built political momentum — one constituency at a time. Populism, pints, and the battle for English working-class votes.

1843 Magazine →
🇨🇳 Xi Jinping

Xi's Forever Purge: Inside China's Self-Revolution

Foreign Affairs reveals the real goals behind Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaigns — consolidation of personal power that goes far beyond bureaucratic housekeeping.

Foreign Affairs →
🇯🇵🇰🇷 Diplomacy

Japan & South Korea: An Unlikely Reconciliation

The Diplomat examines how a political odd couple finally brought Japan and South Korea together in one of Asia's most consequential diplomatic rapprochements.

The Diplomat →
🔬

Technology & AI Intelligence

🍎

Apple Eyes Intel & Samsung for US-Made Chips

Bloomberg reports Apple is exploring partnerships with both Intel and Samsung to manufacture its main device chips on American soil — a significant potential shift in its semiconductor strategy driven by political and supply-chain pressure.

🤖 AI Industry

Musk v. Altman Week 1: War of the AI Titans

Elon Musk claims he was duped, warns AI could kill humanity, and admits xAI distills OpenAI's models. The tech rivalry of the decade unfolds in courtrooms and X feeds simultaneously.

MIT Tech Review →
🏢 Amazon

Amazon Claude Code Goes Company-Wide

After employees pushed for it, Amazon is rolling out Claude Code — and Codex too — across the entire company. A major signal of enterprise AI coding tool adoption at scale.

Business Insider →
🔒 Cybersecurity

CopyFail: Severe Linux Bug Gets Government Warning

The U.S. government has issued a formal warning about a severe vulnerability dubbed "CopyFail" affecting major versions of Linux. All administrators should patch immediately.

TechCrunch →
📦 Amazon Supply Chain

Amazon Turns Shipping Into Another AWS

Amazon's new supply chain services aim to deliver for companies across the globe — transforming its logistics infrastructure into an external platform the way AWS monetised its internal cloud.

The Verge →
🤝

Mistral AI — Founder in Residence Programme

Mistral AI has launched a Founder in Residence track for ex-founders and startup leaders ready to deploy cutting-edge AI models inside enterprises. As a startup founder and technology executive myself — Founder, CEO & Senior PM of Zack Technology LLC — this is exactly the kind of initiative that accelerates the democratisation of AI at scale. Nicolas Schuhl and Stanislas Pesic are leading the charge.

💰

Defence Tech & Economics

🛡️ Defence Tech

Spoils of War: Money Flows Into Defence Tech

The Economist's Intelligence podcast examines how global instability is driving a historic surge of investment into defence technology — and what that means for the future of innovation.

The Economist Podcast →
🛢️ Energy

How High Will the Oil Price Go?

With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, the great oil market puzzle deepens. The Economist's Insider unpacks the drivers behind one of the most consequential commodity questions of 2026.

The Economist Insider →
🎨

Culture, Society & The Unexpected

🎒 Business Strategy

How Walkman, Game Boy, Pokémon Became Surprise Hits

Harvard Business Review's fascinating deep dive into how some of the world's most iconic products — Walkman, Game Boy, Liquid Death, Pokémon — succeeded in defiance of conventional market logic.

Harvard Business Review →
🏘️ Community

"Neighborism" Is Having a Moment

After decades of social isolation, people are rediscovering that proximity is a resource. Vox examines the "neighborism" movement — and what it means for the future of how we build community.

Vox →
👗 Fashion

The 9 Best-Dressed at the 2026 Met Gala

The Washington Post rounds up the most extraordinary looks from the 2026 Met Gala. Fashion, art, and the intersection of culture and celebrity in one spectacular annual moment.

Washington Post →
🏔️ Adventure

How Everest Has Changed Since Into Thin Air

Jon Krakauer reflects on how scaling the world's highest mountain has changed since his landmark 1997 account. The commercialisation, the crowds, and the enduring allure of the summit.

The Atlantic →
🗳️

Politics & Democracy

🇺🇸

Barack Obama in the Age of Trump — The New Yorker

The former president remains one of the most popular politicians in America. What are his obligations to the country in 2026? The New Yorker's deeply reported profile examines Obama's post-presidency calculations and his complex relationship with the current political moment.

🗳️ Ohio Politics

Democrats Fight to Flip Ohio: A Battle for Trust

"We're a perfect example of being lied to" — The Guardian's deep dive into Ohio's Senate race and the Democratic Party's search for a language of trust with working-class voters.

The Guardian →
⚖️ Democrats

Democrats Embrace Anti-Corruption Messaging En Masse

HuffPost reports on a co-ordinated Democratic Party messaging shift toward anti-corruption themes — a potential realignment of party identity for the 2026 midterms and beyond.

HuffPost →
🔭

Science & Discovery

🌍 NASA

NASA's STORIE Mission — Earth's Ring Current

NASA announces the STORIE mission to study Earth's ring current — a dynamic region of charged particles that plays a crucial role in space weather affecting satellites and power grids on Earth.

NASA →
🌿 Quanta Magazine

The Hidden Mathematical Dance Inside Plant Cells

Quanta Magazine explores the elegant mathematical structures governing how plant cells organise themselves — a discovery with profound implications for understanding biological complexity.

Quanta Magazine →
⚛️ CERN

Arts at CERN — Collide Stockholm Residency

Arts at CERN and the Nobel Prize Museum announce the Collide Stockholm international artistic residency — where particle physics and creative practice collide at the frontier of human knowledge.

CERN →
🌐 Le Monde Diplomatique

Bataille Mondiale pour l'Énergie

Le Monde Diplomatique's sweeping analysis of the global battle for energy resources — oil, gas, renewables, and the geopolitical contest reshaping the 21st century world order.

Le Monde Diplomatique →
💚

Mental Health & Emotional Support

At Zack Technology LLC, mental health is never a sidebar — it is a core editorial commitment. Music therapy, emotional support, and the conversation around mental wellness are woven into everything we do, from JETLAG RADIO to Coffee with Zack and Coffee with Zaki, from the personal essays to the global geopolitics.

"Taking a mental health day, seeking support, and being honest about your struggles are not signs of weakness. They are the most courageous things a person can do."

— Zack Technology LLC · Mental Health Editorial

A personal note: as you know, I need privacy to do my best creative work — whether that's filming a new Coffee with Zack episode 🇺🇸, producing for JETLAG RADIO 🎧, or going live for PS5 Livestream #1200 🎮. Things are going to get significantly easier in the next two months, and I genuinely cannot wait to bring you even more content, more consistently. Thank you for your patience, your support, and for being part of this community.

🎵

Music Therapy — The Sound of Healing

Research consistently shows that music — whether electronic, traditional, or classical — reduces cortisol, builds emotional regulation, and creates the neurological conditions for genuine healing. Whether you're processing world news or personal challenge, JETLAG RADIO is here for you. Sometimes the most political thing you can do is dance. 🎧💜

🎧

Coffee With Zack · Coffee With Zaki

A new episode of Coffee with Zack 🇺🇸 (English) is planned for tonight — give me some time, and thank you for your understanding! Both English and French VLOG series continue to grow.

🇺🇸

Coffee With Zack

English-language VLOG — tech, culture, world affairs, and everything in between. New episode tonight!

🇫🇷

Coffee With Zaki

VLOG en français — tech, culture mondiale, et tout ce qui compte. Disponible sur YouTube.

▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE @IAMZAKI →

💝

Looking For Love

💝 Personal · Dating & Connection

Ladies, You Can Find Me on Boo.World 💜

Life is short, the galaxy is wide, and even a Capsule Corporation CEO needs love. 💜 If you're looking for a dual 🇫🇷🇺🇸 citizen, tech founder, DJ/Producer, multilingual (English · French · Dari), mental health advocate, and genuine human being — find me on the Boo.world dating app at username IAMZAKI. I believe in real connection, emotional intelligence, and the kind of conversations that last past midnight. May the Force (and good Wi-Fi) be with us. 🌌

🇸🇩

From The Editorial Desk

✍️

#CurrentlyWritingAndCoding — Sudan Longread

Sudan: The World's Largest Forgotten Crisis — a 20-page Economist-style longread from Zack Technology LLC is live now. Two generals, 33 million people in need, internet shutdowns, music therapy, the diplomacy of failure, and the stubborn, unyielding hope of a people who refuse to be erased. 🇸🇩 Read it on our Squarespace site.

⚽ World Cup 2026

Hotels Have a Big World Cup Booking Problem

Hotel bookings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are running far below projections — a surprising early warning sign for one of the most anticipated sporting events in American history.

NPR →
🗞️ Leipzig

Two Killed After Car Driven Into Crowd in Leipzig

A tragic and disturbing attack in the German city of Leipzig leaves two dead and many injured. Our thoughts are with the victims and the people of Germany.

BBC News →

Saturday/Samedi May/Mai 2, 2026

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Zack Technology LLC — Sports Saturday | May 2, 2026
⚡ LIVE SPORTS
Man Utd 3–2 Liverpool · UCL Qualification Confirmed Cavaliers beat Raptors in Game 7 · Jarrett Allen delivers Real Madrid 2–0 Espanyol · Vini Jr. brace Arsenal 3–0 Fulham · Gyökeres & Saka shine Verstappen P5 Miami GP despite penalty Republic FC 3–2 Orange County SC PSG 2–2 Lorient · Tight week for Paris Sacramento Kings Mock Draft · Guards Dominate Rennes 4–2 Toulouse · Stade Rennais fall Man Utd 3–2 Liverpool · UCL Qualification Confirmed Cavaliers beat Raptors in Game 7 · Jarrett Allen delivers Real Madrid 2–0 Espanyol · Vini Jr. brace Arsenal 3–0 Fulham · Gyökeres & Saka shine Verstappen P5 Miami GP despite penalty Republic FC 3–2 Orange County SC PSG 2–2 Lorient · Tight week for Paris Sacramento Kings Mock Draft · Guards Dominate Rennes 4–2 Toulouse · Stade Rennais fall
💚 Sports Saturday
Live

It's A Huge
Sports Weekend.

Football. F1. Basketball. Motorsport. Le foot français. Rugby. Baseball. MLS. Your complete Saturday sports dispatch from Zack Technology LLC. 🎮💚🎧

By Zaki "Zack" Qayoumi
Saturday, May 2, 2026
🇺🇸 🇫🇷 Bilingual Coverage ⚽🏀🏎️ All Sports

What a weekend to be alive. Manchester United vs Liverpool, Miami Grand Prix, Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7, WeatherTech IMSA Laguna Seca — all dropping on the same Sunday. Let's break it all down. 💚

I'm Zaki Qayoumi — Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief & Senior Project Manager of Zack Technology LLC, your go-to media and technology platform covering technology, world affairs, electronic music, and diplomacy. And yes — we love sports, and we cover it with the same energy we bring to everything else.

⚽

Premier League & European Football

🔴 Premier League — Full Time
Man Utd
vs
Liverpool
3 — 2
Old Trafford · Premier League 2025–26

The Red Devils did it — and with it, Manchester United have secured Champions League qualification for next season! 🎉 A breathless match against arch-rivals Liverpool, with United coming through when it mattered most. Full story on ManUtd.com →

Michael Carrick had already taken Middlesbrough into the Champions League — now United join them. BBC Sport asks: what are Man Utd waiting for on the summer transfer front? The first signing reportedly needs to be accelerated.

🇪🇸 La Liga
Espanyol
0 — 2
Real Madrid
FT
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Premier League
Arsenal
3 — 0
Fulham
FT
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Premier League
Chelsea
PREVIEW
Nottm Forest
PREVIEW

Real Madrid were superb — Vinícius Jr. with a brace in a commanding 2–0 win over Espanyol. Full match report on RealMadrid.com → Arsenal meanwhile were clinical against Fulham — 3–0, with the "Starboy" Gyökeres and Saka both impressing. Chelsea take on Nottingham Forest in a crunch mid-table clash — preview at We Ain't Got No History.

🇫🇷

Ligue 1 McDonald's — Le Foot Français

A busy weekend in France for les amoureux du ballon rond. Here's the full weekend rundown from the Hexagone:

🇫🇷 Ligue 1
Paris SG
2 — 2
Lorient
FT
🇫🇷 Ligue 1
Rennes
2 — 4
Toulouse
FT
🇫🇷 Ligue 1
Le Havre
UPCOMING
Olympique Lyon
SQUAD OUT

PSG dropped points at home — a 2–2 draw with Lorient is not the result les Parisiens were hoping for. Stade Rennais had a difficult outing too, falling 4–2. OL have released their squad list for Le Havre — full details on OL's official site. Olympique de Marseille's weekend results are live on OM.fr.

🇫🇷

PSG — Champions League Week Ahead

PSG face FC Bayern Munich in Champions League action this week alongside Ligue 1 duties against Stade Brestois. A pivotal stretch for the Parisians. Full preview at PSG.fr →

🏎️

Formula 1 — Miami Grand Prix

🏎️

Miami GP — Verstappen Holds P5 Despite Penalty

Max Verstappen retained P5 at the Miami Grand Prix despite receiving a race penalty. Full story at SB Nation → Cadillac heads to Spa for FIA WEC feeling confident — and Peugeot Sport dropped their stunning first livery wallpaper of the season for the 6H Imola!

🏎️ FIA WEC

Cadillac Confident at Spa

The Cadillac squad enters the Spa round of the FIA WEC Championship feeling they can hold their own against the competition.

Read on FIA WEC →
🇦🇷 Alpine F1

Colapinto Hits Buenos Aires in an F1 Car

Alpine's Franco Colapinto took an F1 car to the streets of Buenos Aires. Pure adrenaline, pure culture. ¡Vamos Franco!

Watch on YouTube →
🇯🇵 Super GT

Toyota GAZOO Racing — Super GT Rd2 Fuji

GAZOO Racing's director talk show for Round 2 at Fuji Speedway is live. Japanese motorsport culture at its finest.

Watch on YouTube →
🏁 IMSA

WeatherTech Monterey Bay — Laguna Seca

The IMSA WeatherTech Championship heads to the iconic Laguna Seca circuit this Sunday. Must-watch endurance racing.

Sunday — Stay Tuned
🏀

NBA Playoffs & Basketball

🏀 NBA Playoffs — Game 7 — Full Time
Cleveland Cavaliers
def.
Toronto Raptors
CAVS WIN · GAME 7
NBA Playoffs 2025–26 · Next: Detroit Pistons

The Cavaliers survive and advance! Jarrett Allen was the hero — proving this Cleveland team doesn't need to be defined by past playoff failures. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus all delivered. They face the Detroit Pistons next. 7 Takeaways at Fear The Sword →

🏀 NBA Rumors

Blazers Chasing Giannis & Anthony Davis

Portland Trail Blazers reportedly chasing both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis in the trade market. A bold, franchise-shifting swing.

Read on Blazers' Edge →
🏀 Sacramento Kings

Kings Mock Draft — Guards Dominate

Right here in Sacramento — the Kings mock draft roundup shows guards dominating the conversation as the Kings sit outside the top tier.

Read at Kings Herald →
⚽

MLS & Local Football

🇺🇸 MLS
Sacramento Republic FC
3 — 2
Orange County SC
FT
🇺🇸 MLS
Real Salt Lake
2 — 0
Portland Timbers
FT

Sacramento Republic FC pulled off a brilliant 3–2 win over Orange County SC — a fantastic result for the local side! The Portland Timbers fell short, losing 2–0 on the road to Real Salt Lake.

🏉

Rugby & Baseball

🏉 Rugby France

Amateurs de Rugby — Inside Women's Rugby

France Rugby drops Episode 2 of "Amateurs de Rugby" — going inside women's rugby. Powerful, beautifully produced, and very watchable.

Watch on YouTube →
🏉 Top 14

Racing 92 vs Stade Rochelais — May 10

Mark your calendars — Racing 92 take on Stade Rochelais on May 10th in a cracking Top 14 matchup.

Details at Stade Rochelais →
⚾ MLB

Reds Swept by Pirates Despite Chase Burns

Despite a strong outing from ace Chase Burns, the Cincinnati Reds were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Read at Red Reporter →
🏈 Ohio State

Can the Buckeyes Secondary Be Elite?

Land-Grant Holy Land breaks down the hype versus reality for Ohio State's secondary heading into the 2026 season.

Read at LGHL →
💚

Mental Health, Music & More

At Zack Technology LLC, sports is part of a bigger conversation — one that always includes mental health, emotional support, and music therapy. Whether you're riding the high of a Game 7 win or gutted by a last-minute loss, how we process sport is deeply human. That's what we talk about here, every week.

"Sports is emotion. And emotion is health. We cover both."

— Zack Technology LLC Editorial

🎧 Tune in to JETLAG RADIO — my DJ/Producer podcast mixing electronic music, global vibes, and culture from Sacramento to Paris. And catch OMEGA RADIO, my Hip-Hop/R&B podcast — Drake's ICEMAN drops May 15th and you know it's going to be featured front and center.

🎧

Coffee With Zack / Zaki — VLOGs

🇺🇸

Coffee With Zack

English-language VLOG — tech, culture, sports, and life. New episode out now on YouTube.

🇫🇷

Coffee With Zaki

Le VLOG en français — tech, sport, musique, culture mondiale. Nouvel épisode sur YouTube.

▶ Watch all episodes at YouTube @iamzaki

Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 1, 2026

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Zack Technology LLC — Weekly Dispatch | May 2026
💚 Weekly Dispatch

Tech. Culture.
Gaming. Life.

Your weekly dose of technology, world affairs, electronic music, diplomacy, mental health, and PlayStation 5 gaming — brought to you from Sacramento, CA.

By Zaki "Zack" Qayoumi
May 1, 2026
🎮 PS5 Livestream #1200 Coming Soon 🎧 JETLAG RADIO

Welcome to Zack Technology LLC's weekly editorial — where technology meets culture, diplomacy meets the dance floor, and every week brings something worth talking about. 💚

I'm Zaki Qayoumi — Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief, and Senior Project Manager of Zack Technology LLC, a media and technology startup covering technology, world affairs, electronic music, diplomacy, mental health, and emotional support. With 14 years in tech — including tenures at Alphabet (Google), BMW Financial Services, and Intel Corporation — I bring a Superintelligence Subject Matter Expert's lens to every story we publish.

"Technology, diplomacy, music, and mental health aren't separate lanes — they're the same road."

— Zaki Qayoumi, Founder & CEO, Zack Technology LLC
🎮

Gaming & PlayStation 5

🎮 Milestone Alert — Stay Tuned

PlayStation 5 Livestream

#1200

The historic 1200th PS5 livestream is on the horizon. What will we play? That's the surprise. Subscribe on YouTube and follow on TikTok so you don't miss it. 🎮💚

This week's gaming news is stacked. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May are live — subscribers can claim EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. An excellent lineup with something for every kind of gamer.

🎮 PlayStation

Sony PSN $7.8M Settlement

A judge has given preliminary approval to a class action settlement for PlayStation users over PSN digital games purchases. If you're a PS user, check your eligibility.

Read on Kotaku →
🎮 Xbox

April Xbox Update

Microsoft's April Xbox update brings console customization and the ability to manually add your favorite PC games. A solid quality-of-life win for the Xbox community.

Read on Xbox Wire →
🎮 Resident Evil

New Movie, New Direction

The Resident Evil movie director has acknowledged fans "won't be happy" with the new story direction. Brave admission — we'll see if the new vision holds up.

Read on Gaming Bible →
🎮 Final Fantasy

FF7 Remake Part 3 Director's Dedication

Director Naoki Hamaguchi has completed the final FF7 Remake game over 40 times. That is the definition of devotion to craft. Part 3 is in good hands.

Read on PCGamesN →
💚

Technology & Innovation

The AI subscription landscape is under scrutiny. A sharp piece from PC World this week makes the case that the $20/month AI subscription era is becoming untenable — fragmented offerings, overlapping tools, and rising costs are creating real friction for consumers and businesses alike. It's a conversation worth having as the industry matures.

🖥️

Mac Gaming: Worth a Second Look?

Popular Mechanics argues that gamers shouldn't pass on a Mac for their next computer — with Apple Silicon continuing to close the gap. The conversation around MacOS26 gaming is genuinely shifting.

⚙️ GPU Tech

RTX 5090 + RTX 5060 Dual GPU PhysX Test

Tom's Hardware explored using an RTX 5060 as a secondary GPU to supercharge RTX 5090 performance in classic PhysX titles. SLI is dead — but clever workarounds live on.

Read on Tom's Hardware →
🏎️ F1 x Tech

Oracle Red Bull Racing & IAM Tools

Computer Weekly explores how Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing comply with strict F1 regulations. The intersection of motorsport and enterprise tech is fascinating.

Read on Computer Weekly →
🎧

Razer Creator Corner

As a proud Razer Creator, I spotlight the best in gaming gear and peripherals. This week, Razer dropped an incredible crossover: Razer x 007: First Light — a Bond-inspired gaming gear collab that brings modern espionage aesthetic to your setup. Immersive? Absolutely. 🎧💚

🎧

Razer x 007: First Light — Gaming Meets Espionage

The new Razer x 007 First Light collab delivers immersive gaming gear with a sleek spy aesthetic. Limited edition, high concept, and very Razer. Shop through my creator link and support Zack Technology LLC.

💚

Culture, Anime & Pop

Gundam fans rejoice — Bandai Namco has launched ticket sales and an art card promo for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. The franchise continues to evolve beautifully, and this release is one to watch for any self-respecting anime enthusiast.

🎌 Anime

Gundam Hathaway — Nymph Circe Promo Live

Bandai Namco launches ticket and art card promotion for the latest Gundam Hathaway film. A must for any Gundam faithful.

Read on Animation Magazine →
🧱 Collectibles

LEGO x Sega — Buildable Sega Genesis

LEGO and Sega are teaming up to release a tiny, buildable Sega Genesis. Nostalgia meets the brick. This is everything.

Read on GameSpot →
🤖 Cyberpunk

5 Cyberpunk Manga After Ghost in the Shell

Polygon curates five cyberpunk manga worth reading if you're a Ghost in the Shell devotee. As a cyberpunk enthusiast, this list hits different.

Read on Polygon →
🦖 Streaming

Monarch Season 2 Finale & Godzilla Canon

IGN breaks down exactly how the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 finale ties into the wider Godzilla cinematic universe. Season 2 delivered.

Read on IGN →
💚

Mental Health & Life Check-In

At Zack Technology LLC, mental health, emotional support, and music therapy aren't footnotes — they're pillars of our editorial mission. This week, I took a well-deserved #MentalHealthDay on May 1st — International Labour Day / Fête du Travail in France 🇫🇷 — with some wings at Buffalo Wild Wings in Roseville, CA, watching the Cavaliers vs. Raptors (heartbreaking overtime loss forcing a Game 7, but we move). Afterwards, a visit to Barnes & Noble Roseville — one of the most beautifully presented stores I've seen, and I say that as someone who spent four years as a Bookseller during college.

"Taking a mental health day isn't stepping back — it's stepping forward with intention."

— Zack Technology LLC Editorial

Speaking of Barnes & Noble — there's a new location opening in Elk Grove and I am genuinely excited. Books, coffee, music, community. That's the kind of cultural anchor a neighborhood deserves.

💚

Music Therapy & Emotional Support — Always On Deck

Whether it's through JETLAG RADIO 🎧, our editorial coverage of electronic music, or simply sharing what's on our mind — mental wellness is a permanent part of the Zack Technology LLC conversation. You are never alone.

🎧

Coffee With Zack / Zaki — VLOGs

New episodes of both VLOGs are out now — thank you to everyone who tuned in this week! 💚

🇺🇸

Coffee With Zack

English-language VLOG — tech, culture, life, and whatever's on my mind. New episode out now on YouTube.

🇫🇷

Coffee With Zaki

L'émission en français — technologie, culture mondiale, et bien plus. Nouvel épisode disponible maintenant sur YouTube.

▶ Watch on YouTube @iamzaki

Thursday/Jeudi April/Avril 30, 2026

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ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Thursday April 30, 2026 — Medicine Edition
♥ ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC ♥ THURSDAY APRIL 30 2026 ♥ MEDICINE EDITION ♥ EDS BIOBANK MAY 4–8 · LOS ANGELES ♥ COFFEE & BIPOLAR — NEW RESEARCH ♥ JOURNALING & POSITIVE SELF-TALK ♥ VIDEO GAMES AS THERAPEUTICS ♥ ADHD · DEPRESSION · ASD · STROKE RECOVERY ♥ #VaccinesSaveLives ♥ #LongCOVID ♥ WASH YOUR HANDS ♥ TO ALL HOSPITAL WORKERS — THANK YOU 🩺 ♥ #LaFrenchTechSF ♥ VIVE LA FRANCE ♥
Zack Technology LLC — Sacramento, CA — Medicine Edition
ZACK TECH
Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Diplomacy · Electronic Music · Mental Health
🇫🇷🇺🇸 Dual Citizen · Native French · #LaFrenchTechSF · Vive la France!
Zack Qayoumi
Founder · CEO · Senior Project Manager
Editor-in-Chief
Superintelligence SME
🇫🇷 Locuteur natif français · 🇺🇸 US Citizen
🇺🇸 Coffee with Zack (English) 🇫🇷 Coffee with Zaki (Français) 🎮 PS5 Livestreams 🎵 JETLAG RADIO 4439 📻 lefrenzy.co
EDS & HSD
Bipolar
Coffee & Brain
Journaling
Gaming Therapy
Public Health
// Medicine Edition — Today
Thursday — Jeudi, April / Avril 30, 2026
FOCUS: EDS · BIPOLAR · COFFEE RESEARCH · JOURNALING · VIDEO GAME THERAPEUTICS · PUBLIC HEALTH
🩺 Medicine Day
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// From Zack — Founder, CEO & Superintelligence SME · Everything on this website created by Zaki Qayoumi aka Zack

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday / Jeudi, April / Avril 30, 2026. Today we discuss Medicine! As always, my four major topics: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — which I suffer from and raise awareness about, having been discriminated against in my love life and work life because of it; Bipolar Syndrome — same story; Music Therapy; and Videogames as Therapeutic. Don't forget my life-saving hashtag: #VaccinesSaveLives. You do not want to suffer from #COVID19 — ask any #LongCOVID patient. The flu is going around. Be careful with RSV and Norovirus. Always wash your hands, especially if you're handling diapers. To everyone working in a hospital today — I'm thinking of you while I drink my cup of Coffee! ^_^ Everything on this website is produced independently by me — Zaki Qayoumi, aka Zack.

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#VaccinesSaveLives · Protect yourself from #COVID19 and #LongCOVID · Flu & RSV season — stay vigilant · Wash your hands · To all hospital workers: thank you. 🩺

#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #BipolarAwareness #MusicTherapy #GamingTherapy #VaccinesSaveLives #LongCOVID #MentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness
🧬 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — EDS & HSD Research
// Research Opportunity — The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Participate in the EDS and HSD Biobank Research Study — May 4–8, 2026 | Los Angeles, California

The Ehlers-Danlos Society's Global EDS and HSD Biobank is collecting biological samples and health information from individuals with different health backgrounds this May in Los Angeles. This research directly supports advances in understanding Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).

I suffer from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome myself — that is precisely why I raise awareness about this illness every week. I have been discriminated against in my love life and in my professional life because of EDS. I am still awaiting disability paperwork approval that should have been processed years ago. This kind of research is essential, and I urge anyone who can participate to do so. Science needs your data to build better futures for people like me.

Learn More & Register
☕ Bipolar Disorder — New Research: Coffee & Journaling
☕ COFFEE & BIPOLAR — BMJ MENTAL HEALTH · APRIL 2026 BMJ Mental Health / University College Cork / Gemini AI Research Summary

Coffee: New Research Reveals Surprising Benefits for People with Bipolar Disorder

New research from early 2026 and late 2025 has highlighted some surprising benefits of coffee for managing bipolar disorder, moving beyond the traditional view of caffeine as purely a trigger.

☕ The Telomere / Biological Age Finding

Two major studies published in BMJ Mental Health (November 2025, discussed through April 2026) found a specific cellular benefit to moderate coffee consumption:

3–4
Cups per day
Optimal range
436
Adults studied
incl. Bipolar patients
−5 yrs
Biological age
benefit (est.)
J
Curve pattern —
benefit disappears >4 cups
  • Telomere Preservation: Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee per day was linked to longer telomeres — the protective caps on DNA strands. Longer telomeres are associated with slower cellular aging.
  • Anti-Aging Effect: The study suggests this level of consumption could represent a biological age 5 years younger than non-coffee drinkers — significant because severe mental illness is often associated with accelerated cellular aging.
  • The J-Curve Limit: The benefit follows a J-shaped pattern. Once consumption exceeds 4 cups, the protective effect vanishes and telomere length actually decreases.

🦠 The Gut-Brain Axis Connection

New research from April 2026 (University College Cork) suggests coffee's benefits are not just about caffeine, but about the gut microbiome and its interaction with the brain:

  • Mood Regulation: Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee were found to lower perceived stress and impulsivity — suggesting it is the coffee's polyphenols, not just caffeine, doing the work.
  • Anxiety & Vigilance: Only caffeinated coffee was linked to reduced anxiety and improved attention, likely through polyphenol interactions with the gut-brain axis.

"The gut-brain axis may be the hidden mechanism behind coffee's mood benefits — opening new territory for understanding how diet intersects with bipolar management."

⚠️ Clinical Caution

Clinical advice remains that caffeine should be managed carefully for individuals with bipolar disorder. While the 3–4 cups study shows biological benefits, the primary clinical concern remains sleep stability and mood cycle regulation. Always consult your psychiatrist or care team before adjusting caffeine intake.

📓 JOURNALING & POSITIVE SELF-TALK — 2026 RESEARCH UPDATES University of Exeter / Clinical Psychology Research / Gemini AI Summary

Journaling: Three Cognitive and Emotional Tools That Are Changing Bipolar Care

Journaling continues to be a cornerstone of supplemental bipolar treatment, with 2026 research updates focusing specifically on Positive Self-Talk Journaling — a structured approach that goes well beyond simple diary-keeping.

1
Pattern Recognition & Emotional Distance
Recent guides emphasize journaling not just for venting, but for benefit-finding. This involves writing about a setback and explicitly identifying what lessons or positive outcomes emerged. For those with bipolar disorder, this builds critical "emotional distance" from intrusive thoughts — one of the most powerful tools for preventing depressive spiral or manic escalation.
2
Positive Self-Talk Integration
A study published in late 2025 demonstrated that combining journaling with positive self-talk significantly improved psychological well-being. The method involves first identifying cognitive distortions ("untrue stories" — e.g., "I'm always the source of drama"), then actively reframing those thoughts with evidence-based affirmations written directly in the journal entry.
3
The "Balancing Act" Routine
Qualitative research from the University of Exeter highlights a "Strategic Routine" — using journaling to track how caffeine affects mood specifically. Lower mood: use a small amount of coffee as a gentle "helper." Higher mood: proactively reduce caffeine and use journaling to "burn off" racing thoughts before they escalate toward mania. Combining both tools thoughtfully may be more powerful than either alone.

"The combination of journaling and positive self-talk is not soft self-help. It is a clinically validated tool that changes the neurochemistry of thought — for people managing bipolar disorder, that can be life-altering."

🎮 Video Games as Therapeutic — Digital Therapeutics (DTx)
🎮 DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS — JOHNS HOPKINS · MEDXRIV · APRIL 2026 Johns Hopkins Psychiatry / medRxiv / Frontiers in Psychology / Gemini AI Research Summary

Video Games as Medicine: April 2026 Research Confirms Therapeutic Benefits Across Multiple Conditions

Recent medical research from April 2026 continues to validate the efficacy of specialized video games as digital therapeutics (DTx) for mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. The key finding across all studies: therapeutic benefits are most pronounced in games specifically designed with clinical mechanisms — not general entertainment titles.

🧠 Pediatric Mental Health: ADHD & Depression

A cumulative study published in late March 2026 by researchers at Johns Hopkins' Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences found that clinically designed video games significantly benefit teens with ADHD and depression:

  • Sustained Attention: Participants and their families reported improved focus and a reduction in sadness following use of therapy-informed games.
  • Accessibility: These tools are increasingly viewed as "first-step" interventions that can be delivered at home while families wait for face-to-face therapy — critical given long mental health waitlists.
  • The Design Caveat: Commercial games like Fortnite or Minecraft did not produce the same clinical benefits as those with baked-in therapeutic concepts. Design intention matters.
12 wks
RCT Duration
(Meliora study)
SMD
0.56
Emotional skills gain
(ASD meta-analysis)
GAS↓
Gaming Addiction Scale
scores decreased
0
Evidence of increased
addiction after 12 weeks

🔬 Digital Therapeutics & Addiction Safety

A major randomized controlled trial (RCT) published in medRxiv (March/April 2026) addressed a long-standing concern — whether long-term use of video game therapeutics could lead to gaming addiction. The results were decisive:

  • Safety Profile: Examining the video game therapeutic Meliora for major depressive disorder, researchers found no evidence of increased gaming-related problems after 12 weeks of use.
  • Inverse Correlation: In many cases, scores on the Gaming Addiction Scale (GAS-7) actually decreased during the intervention.
  • Immersion vs. Addiction: The study concluded that "subjective immersion" — the feeling of being in the game — is distinct from problematic or addictive gaming. Engagement is not the same as dependency.

🌐 Emerging Applications: ASD, Stroke Recovery, Dementia

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A meta-analysis published in PMC evaluated gamified interventions for children with ASD, noting significant improvements in emotional skills (SMD = 0.56) and executive function (SMD = −0.43). Sensor-based games were particularly effective for motor skills.
  • Stroke Recovery & Dementia: New preprints from late April 2026 — including the HEROES exergame — explore VR and exergaming for at-home balance training during stroke recovery and cognitive training for dementia.
  • Emotion Regulation: A comparative study in Frontiers in Psychology (April 15, 2026) demonstrated that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can successfully improve emotion regulation in adolescents who struggle with digital addiction.

"We are at the beginning of a genuine paradigm shift: video games, designed with clinical intention, are becoming a legitimate first-line mental health intervention — accessible, engaging, and clinically validated."

References:
Lukka et al. (2026). No evidence of increased gaming-related problems with long-term use of a video game therapeutic. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.04.26347656
McGuire, J. F. (2026). Video games can be therapeutic for teens with ADHD and depression. AMA / Johns Hopkins.
PMC Meta-Analysis (2025/2026). Gamified interventions for ASD.
Frontiers in Psychology (April 15, 2026). ACT and emotion regulation in adolescents.

💉 Public Health Reminders
💉 PUBLIC HEALTH — FROM ZACK ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC Editorial

Stay Safe, Stay Vaccinated — A Message from Zack

Every Thursday Medicine Edition, I use this platform not just for research but for public health advocacy. Here is my standing message:

  • #VaccinesSaveLives — Please stay up to date on your vaccinations. COVID-19, flu, RSV — these are real threats with real consequences. Ask any Long COVID patient what they wish they had done differently.
  • #LongCOVID is real, serious, and life-altering for millions. Do not dismiss COVID-19 as mild. Prevention is always better than treatment.
  • Flu season — The flu is circulating. Get vaccinated if you haven't. Antiviral medications work but only if taken early.
  • RSV and Norovirus — Both are circulating. Practice good hygiene especially around young children and elderly family members.
  • Wash your hands — The single most effective disease prevention intervention known to science. Especially if you are handling diapers, preparing food, or working in healthcare.
#VaccinesSaveLives #COVID19 #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #WashYourHands #RSV #Norovirus #HealthcareHeroes 🩺

"If you work in a hospital today — I'm thinking of you while I drink my cup of Coffee. You are the real heroes of our world. Thank you. ^_^"

🎵 Music Therapy — A Quick Note
// Music Therapy — JETLAG RADIO & All Podcasts

Music Is Medicine. Listen to My Latest DJ Podcasts.

Music therapy is a clinically validated, evidence-based practice that reduces anxiety, regulates mood, and supports recovery across a wide range of mental and physical health conditions. As a DJ and podcast curator, every episode of JETLAG RADIO, OMEGA RADIO, MU RADIO, and GT RADIO is created with the intention of providing not just entertainment — but genuine sonic therapy for the mind.

Don't forget to listen to my latest DJ podcasts at lefrenzy.co and on Spotify — and to watch my latest PlayStation 5 livestreams on YouTube. Music and gaming together are a powerful therapeutic combination. The research above proves it.

#MusicTherapy #JETLAGRADIO4439 #GamingAndMentalHealth #PS5
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🧬 EDS Biobank — May 4–8

Los Angeles, California
The Ehlers-Danlos Society Global EDS & HSD Biobank is collecting biological samples May 4–8, 2026.

Zack has EDS and raises awareness every week. Please participate if you can!

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☕ Coffee & Bipolar Facts

3–4 cups/day linked to longer telomeres (BMJ Mental Health, 2025)

~5 years younger biological age (estimated benefit)

J-Curve: benefit disappears above 4 cups

Gut-brain axis: polyphenols reduce stress & impulsivity

⚠️ Always consult your psychiatrist about caffeine management.

🎮 Gaming Therapy Key Stats

0 — Evidence of addiction increase after 12-week DTx use

SMD 0.56 — Emotional skills improvement in ASD

Johns Hopkins confirmed teen ADHD & depression benefits

Clinical games ≠ Fortnite — design intent matters

🎵 Listen Now
● JETLAG RADIO 4439 ● OMEGA RADIO 1646 🇫🇷 ● MU RADIO 653 🎸 ● GT RADIO 1206 🥁

All podcasts at lefrenzy.co

💉 Stay Healthy

#VaccinesSaveLives 💉

COVID · Flu · RSV
Get vaccinated. Stay protected.

🧼 Wash your hands — always.

🩺 To hospital workers: thank you. We see you.

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About Zack

Zaki Qayoumi, aka Zack
Founder, CEO, Senior PM & Editor-in-Chief

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC · Sacramento, CA

Superintelligence SME

🇫🇷 Dual French-American · Native French Speaker · #LaFrenchTechSF

Everything on this website created by Zaki Qayoumi, aka Zack.

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC
Everything on this website created by Zaki Qayoumi, aka Zack
Zack Qayoumi — Founder · CEO · Senior Project Manager · Editor-in-Chief · Superintelligence SME
Sacramento, California · 🇫🇷 Dual French-American Citizen · Native French Speaker · #LaFrenchTechSF
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Wednesday/Mercredi April/Avril 29, 2026

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ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Wednesday April 29, 2026 — Music Edition
♪ ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC ♪ WEDNESDAY APRIL 29 2026 ♪ MUSIC EDITION ♪ JETLAG RADIO 4439 — NOW STREAMING ♪ OMEGA RADIO 1646 — FRENCH RAP ♪ MU RADIO 653 — ROCK & ALTERNATIVE ♪ GT RADIO 1206 — DRUM N BASS ♪ MARTIN GARRIX 2026 AMERICAS TOUR ♪ PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL RETURNS ♪ ELTON JOHN'S FAVE DANCE TRACKS ♪ RINGO STARR × T BONE BURNETT ♪ MOJO SMITHS SPECIAL ♪ SEQUENTIAL HISTORY ♪ TEENAGE ENGINEERING FIELD SYSTEM ♪ PLANÈTE RAP 🇫🇷 ♪ #LaFrenchTechSF ♪ VIVE LA FRANCE ♪
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Watches & Style
// Music Edition — Today
Wednesday — Mercredi, April / Avril 29, 2026
FOCUS: MUSIC · ELECTRONIC · ROCK · HIP-HOP · SYNTHS · FESTIVALS · STYLE
Music Day
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// From Zack — Founder, CEO & Superintelligence SME

What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday / Mercredi, April / Avril 29, 2026. We talk about Music today! Enjoy these latest news. JETLAG RADIO 4439 is my latest DJ podcast — streaming now on Spotify. That is the most important DJ podcast on the Planet right now. OMEGA RADIO 1646 (French Rap), MU RADIO 653 (Rock N Roll & Alternative), and GT RADIO 1206 (Drum N Bass) are all available. Links below — enjoy!

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🙏 A Personal Note from Zack — Support Needed

I need your help with donations! After 25 years of work — including the last 8 years unpaid, with no salary — I am trying to obtain my first new car ever, or a great gently-used vehicle no older than 2020. My dream is an Audi S8 with all options, but I am open to all vehicles. If you'd like to sponsor me, I will gladly welcome you. I have received my first potential sponsor: Razer Gaming — I am officially a #RazerCreator, part of their affiliate program. I'm also on my #wishlist: the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX SAT/NAV for my future vehicle. Let me know if you can help! Every donation via Venmo @iamzaki is deeply appreciated.

JETLAG RADIO & DJ Podcasts — Streaming Now
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Featured — JETLAG RADIO — Electronic Music · World Affairs · Technology
JETLAG RADIO — Episode 4439
The most important DJ podcast on the Planet right now. Electronic music curation at its finest.
● Listen on Spotify
All DJ Podcasts — Available Now on Spotify
🇫🇷 French Rap
OMEGA RADIO — Episode 1646
The best of French rap — Passi, Kreen, Planète Rap vibes, and the full spectrum of la scène française.
● Listen on Spotify
🎸 Rock N Roll & Alternative
MU RADIO — Episode 653
Rock N Roll and Alternative music curation — from classic guitar heroes to the finest alternative sounds of the era.
● Listen on Spotify
🥁 Drum N Bass
GT RADIO — Episode 1206
Drum N Bass at its most powerful — high-BPM precision, rolling basslines, and the full energy of the DnB scene.
● Listen on Spotify
🎧 Electronic Music
JETLAG RADIO — Episode 4439
The flagship podcast. Electronic music, world affairs, technology — the most important DJ podcast on the Planet.
● Listen on Spotify
🎛️ Electronic Music & Club Culture
🏔️ PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK Dancing Astronaut

Montréal's Piknic Électronik Makes Grand 2026 Season Return

One of the most beloved outdoor electronic music festivals in the world — Piknic Électronik in Montréal — makes its triumphant 2026 season return. A crown jewel of French-Canadian culture and the global electronic music calendar.

Read on Dancing Astronaut
🏟️ MARTIN GARRIX Your EDM

Martin Garrix Turns Childhood Dreams Into Reality on Massive 2026 Americas Tour

Martin Garrix hits the Americas in 2026 with a tour that fulfills a childhood vision of stadium-scale electronic music. One of the biggest names in global EDM continues to define what festival headlining looks like.

Read on Your EDM
🌆 LA RAVE UNDERGROUND MIXMAG

At Skyline Festival, Los Angeles' Thriving Rave Underground Is Given Space to Shine

Mixmag reviews the Skyline Festival in LA's Arts District — a celebration of the city's underground rave scene finding daylight. Los Angeles's electronic music community is one of the most vibrant and underappreciated in the world.

Read on MIXMAG
🎤 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW UFO Network

Mark Knight on Crafting 'You' with Armand Van Helden and D. Ramirez

UFO Network secures an exclusive with Mark Knight — one of house music's most enduring figures — on his new collaborative single with the legendary Armand Van Helden and D. Ramirez. A deep dive into the creative process behind the track.

Read on UFO Network
🕺 ELTON JOHN — DANCE PICKS Beatportal

Elton John Shares His Six Favorite Dance Tracks

Sir Elton John — a lifelong and deeply knowledgeable dance music enthusiast — curates his six favorite dance and electronic tracks on Beatportal. A fascinating window into the musical taste of one of pop's greatest icons, and a reminder of how deeply dance music runs through British pop culture. Essential listening for any electronic music fan.

Read on Beatportal
🇫🇷 French Rap — Planète Rap
// Planète Rap — YouTube

SESSION LIVE avec Passi, Kreen, Cookie Dingler, & 2bal ! #PlanèteRap

Une session live explosive sur Planète Rap — la référence absolue du rap français — avec Passi, Kreen, Cookie Dingler et 2bal. Le rap français est vivant, créatif, et toujours à la pointe de la culture urbaine mondiale. C'est exactement ce que OMEGA RADIO 1646 célèbre dans chaque épisode.

▶ Regarder sur YouTube
🎤 TUPAC — LEGAL The SOURCE

Tupac's Brother Mopreme Shakur on His Decision to File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Keefe D

The Source secures an exclusive with Mopreme Shakur, Tupac's brother, who explains his decision to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against Keefe D. A landmark moment in the ongoing legal and cultural reckoning around one of hip-hop's most enduring unsolved tragedies.

Read on The SOURCE
🎤 DON TOLIVER Hypebeast

How Don Toliver Made One of 2026's Most Infectious Albums

Hypebeast goes inside the making of Don Toliver's Octane — one of 2026's most talked-about and sonically infectious albums. An intimate look at his creative process, his collaborators, and the Texas sound he continues to evolve.

Read on Hypebeast
🗳️ XXL FRESHMAN 2026 XXL Magazine

Vote for the 2026 XXL Freshman 10th Spot

XXL Magazine's annual Freshman Class — one of hip-hop's most prestigious designations for emerging artists — is open for fan voting on the coveted 10th spot. The XXL Freshman list has launched some of the genre's biggest careers. Cast your vote and have your say in who represents the next generation.

Vote on XXL Magazine
🎸 Rock, Alternative & Classic Music
💛 RINGO × T BONE BURNETT SPIN

Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett Didn't Plan on Two Country Albums — But They Had Too Good a Time

A delightful creative partnership: Ringo Starr and the legendary producer T Bone Burnett accidentally made not one but two country albums, simply because they were having too much fun to stop. A reminder that the best music often comes from joy rather than design.

Read on SPIN
🌹 MOJO — THE SMITHS MOJO

MOJO's New Smiths Special Is Out Now!

MOJO — the gold standard of music journalism — has released a special edition devoted entirely to The Smiths. For anyone who has ever felt the poetry of Morrissey's lyrics and the chiming perfection of Marr's guitar, this is essential reading.

Read on MOJO
🎶 BAND OF HOLY JOY — 40 YEARS Louder Than War

The Band of Holy Joy: Celebrating Their 40 Years of Recordings (Part Four)

Louder Than War continues their deep archival celebration of The Band of Holy Joy — one of the most distinctive and underappreciated acts in British alternative music — as they mark four decades of recordings. A love letter to a band that always found beauty at the margins.

Read on Louder Than War
🎵 LA BLOGOTHÈQUE La Blogothèque 🇫🇷

Kathleen Frances — La Blogothèque

La Blogothèque — the legendary Parisian music documentary platform that has defined intimate live music filming for over two decades — presents a beautiful session with Kathleen Frances. For any lover of music and of French cultural production, La Blogothèque remains one of the internet's finest treasures. Vive La Blogothèque!

Watch on La Blogothèque
🎹 Synths, Gear & Music Technology
// Music History — MusicRadar

The History of Sequential in 10 Synths, Sequencers, and Drum Machines

"Out of the first 10 Prophets sold, one went to Rick Wakeman, one to David Bowie, and one to Joe Zawinul." The history of Sequential Circuits — the company that invented the Prophet-5 and changed synthesis forever — told through ten landmark instruments. Essential reading for any synthesizer enthusiast, DJ, or producer.

Read on MusicRadar
🎛️ TEENAGE ENGINEERING Teenage Engineering

The Field System™

Teenage Engineering — the Swedish design studio that makes the most beautiful and inventive music hardware in the world — unveils the Field System. OP-1, OP-Z, Pocket Operators… and now this. An object of desire for every serious electronic musician.

View on Teenage.Engineering
🎹 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Native Instruments

MPC Editions — Native Instruments

Native Instruments unveils MPC Editions — new configurations for the iconic AKAI MPC platform, integrating NI's software ecosystem with the MPC's hardware workflow. A major development for beat-makers and producers everywhere.

View on Native Instruments
🎵 SPOTIFY DESIGN HISTORY Spotify Newsroom

The Look Behind the Sound

Spotify's newsroom traces the full design history of the platform — from early interfaces to the present visual language that frames how half a billion people experience music. Fascinating for any designer, technologist, or music lover.

Read on Spotify Newsroom
🎧 Audio, Headphones & Listening
🏆 ROLLING STONE AUDIO AWARDS Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone Audio Awards: The Best Headphones of 2026

Rolling Stone's annual Audio Awards crown the best headphones of 2026 across every category — wireless, noise-cancelling, audiophile, sport, and budget. As a #RazerCreator and a serious listener, this list is required reading for anyone who cares about how their music sounds. Great headphones make great podcasts sound even greater — including JETLAG RADIO 4439.

Read on Rolling Stone
🎬 Film, Style & Culture
⭐ STAR WARS — RYAN GOSLING GQ

Ryan Gosling's Starfighter Might Be Star Wars's Last Hope

GQ examines the extraordinary weight resting on Ryan Gosling's upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter — a franchise in need of a cultural reset and a movie star who might just deliver it. The intersection of Hollywood, pop culture, and franchise mythology at its most fascinating.

Read on GQ
🎮 EA SPORTS UFC 6 MAXIM

'EA Sports UFC 6': Alex Pereira & Max Holloway Cover UFC Fightfest

MAXIM covers the EA Sports UFC 6 reveal — with Alex Pereira and Max Holloway on the cover. Two of MMA's most exciting fighters front the newest edition of the premier UFC video game series. A must-watch for UFC fans and PS5 gamers alike.

Read on MAXIM
👗 OHANA HATAKE COMPLEX

Ohana Hatake Full-Bloom 'Multicolor' Collection: How to Buy

COMPLEX guides you through purchasing the Ohana Hatake Full-Bloom Multicolor Collection — bold, maximalist fashion at the intersection of Japanese aesthetics and streetwear culture. The kind of collection that makes you think differently about color and texture.

Read on COMPLEX
⌚ BULOVA LUNAR PILOT Hodinkee

Introducing the Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole

Hodinkee goes hands-on with the Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole — a striking new iteration of one of Bulova's most storied timepieces, originally worn on the Moon. Space history meets contemporary watch design in one of 2026's most talked-about releases.

Read on Hodinkee
🚗 Gear Wishlist — Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX

Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX — SAT/NAV For My Future Vehicle #wishlist

This is on my personal #wishlist: the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX — a high-end multimedia receiver with satellite navigation for my future car. If you can help make this happen, please reach out! Every bit of support brings me closer to the mobile setup I need for content creation on the go. 🙏

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// All DJ Podcasts — lefrenzy.co & Spotify

🎵 All Podcasts Streaming Now

Listen to JETLAG RADIO 4439 (Electronic), OMEGA RADIO 1646 (French Rap), MU RADIO 653 (Rock), and GT RADIO 1206 (Drum N Bass) — all at lefrenzy.co and Spotify.

🌐 lefrenzy.co ● JLR 4439 on Spotify
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About Zack

Zack Qayoumi
Founder, CEO, Senior PM & Editor-in-Chief

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC
Sacramento, California

Superintelligence SME

🇫🇷 Dual French-American Citizen · Native French Speaker

Eager to join #LaFrenchTechSF in San Francisco, CA

Former: Alphabet (Google) · BMW Financial Services · Intel Corporation

🚗 Help Zack Get His Car!

After 25 years of work — 8 years unpaid — I'm trying to get my first car ever. Dream: Audi S8. Open to all vehicles ≥ 2020.

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First sponsor: Razer Gaming 🐍 — officially a #RazerCreator!

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Today's Highlights

🎧 Elton John's Dance Track Picks

🇫🇷 Planète Rap Session Live

🏔️ Piknic Électronik Montréal Returns

🎹 Sequential's 10-Synth History

🛸 Teenage Engineering Field System

🌹 MOJO Smiths Special

⭐ Ryan Gosling's Star Wars

🥊 EA Sports UFC 6

⌚ Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole

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Tuesday/Mardi April/Avril 28, 2026

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ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Tuesday April 28, 2026 — Geek & Tech Edition
◈ ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC ◈ TUESDAY APRIL 28 2026 ◈ GEEKS · NERDS · OTAKUS · INTELLOS · STREBERS ◈ #LaFrenchTechSF ◈ CLAUDE OPUS 4.7 LAUNCHED ◈ GOOGLE CLOUD NEXT 2026 ◈ GITHUB COPILOT REPRICED ◈ UAE LEAVES OPEC ◈ IRAN OIL OPTIONS ◈ SAP DATASPHERE APRIL 2026 ◈ HALLEY'S COMET ◈ COFFEE WITH ZAKI 🇫🇷 TONIGHT ◈ #RAZERCREATOR ◈ LEFRENZY.CO ◈ VIVE LA FRANCE ◈
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Tuesday — Mardi, April / Avril 28, 2026
FOCUS: GEEKS · NERDS · OTAKUS · INTELLOS · STREBERS · AI · TECH · WORLD
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// From Zack — Founder, CEO & Superintelligence SME

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday / Mardi, April / Avril 28, 2026. Today we celebrate Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers! 🤓 Enjoy the latest news from that world. There will be a brand-new episode of my VLOG in French 🇫🇷 "Coffee With Zaki" tonight, if all goes well. As always, everything on this website is independently produced by me — Zack Qayoumi, Founder, CEO, Senior Project Manager & Editor-in-Chief of ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC, Sacramento, CA.

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Je suis fier d'être Citoyen Franco-Américain — titulaire des deux passeports, locuteur natif du français, et eagerly seeking to join #LaFrenchTechSF in San Francisco, CA. Technology bridges nations. Vive la France! Vive les États-Unis!

🇫🇷 COFFEE WITH ZAKI — LIVE

Coffee with Zaki (Français) — Mardi 28 Avril 2026

Prenez un café avec moi ! Dans cet épisode je parle tech, actualité, géopolitique, vie perso et bien plus.

🤖 AI — Claude & Anthropic
// Breaking — Anthropic

Introducing Claude Opus 4.7

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.7 — the latest and most capable model in the Claude 4 family. As a Superintelligence Subject Matter Expert, this is a landmark moment worth studying in depth. The rapid progression of frontier AI models is reshaping every industry and every discipline simultaneously. What does Opus 4.7 change? Everything, and we are only beginning to understand how.

Read on Anthropic.com
☁️ Google Cloud Next 2026
☁️ GOOGLE CLOUD NEXT Google Blog

Cloud Next '26: Momentum and Innovation at Google Scale

Sundar Pichai's keynote at Google Cloud Next 2026 signals a full pivot to the agentic AI era — infrastructure, models, and developer tooling all converging toward autonomous enterprise intelligence. A defining moment for the cloud industry.

Read on Google Blog
🤖 GOOGLE AI AGENTS The Next Web

Google Just Launched Its Agentic Enterprise Play — From Chip to Inbox

The Next Web breaks down Google's full-stack agentic vision at Cloud Next — from custom TPUs at the silicon layer all the way up to Workspace AI agents managing email and calendars. The agentic enterprise era has officially arrived.

Read on The Next Web
🔬 GOOGLE RESEARCH Google Research

Google at ICLR 2026

Google Research presents its contributions at ICLR 2026 — the International Conference on Learning Representations — one of machine learning's premier academic venues. From multimodal models to reinforcement learning breakthroughs, this is where the science behind the products gets published.

Read on Google Research
💻 Developer Tools & Productivity
💰 GITHUB COPILOT DevOps.com

GitHub Resets Copilot Pricing as AI Compute Costs Surge

GitHub is restructuring Copilot's pricing model in response to surging AI inference costs — a signal that the economics of large-scale AI deployment are far more complex than the hype suggested. Developers and enterprises take note.

Read on DevOps.com
🧑‍💼 OPENAI CODEX HACK Inc.

Inside OpenAI: This Productivity Hack Is Giving Workers Their Own 'Chief of Staff'

OpenAI employees are using a simple Codex-powered dashboard to create personalized AI chiefs of staff — managing tasks, priorities, and information flows. Inc. breaks down how you can replicate this workflow yourself.

Read on Inc.
📧 MICROSOFT COPILOT — OUTLOOK This Week in Tech — TWiT

This Week in Tech 1081 — The Full Tech Roundup

Episode 1081 of TWiT's flagship show covers the week's biggest technology stories — AI, enterprise software, the developer ecosystem, and more. Essential listening for anyone who takes technology seriously as a discipline and a cultural force.

Listen on TWiT
🇫🇷 French Tech — Technologie Française
// French Tech — Maddyness

Doctrine passe sous pavillon britannique

La startup française Doctrine — l'une des pépites de la LegalTech hexagonale — passe sous pavillon britannique. Une acquisition qui soulève des questions importantes sur la capacité de l'écosystème français à retenir ses champions technologiques face aux appétits anglo-saxons. Pour un Français fier comme moi, c'est une nouvelle qui invite à la réflexion sur l'ambition de la French Tech et la nécessité d'une souveraineté numérique européenne plus forte. Rejoindre #LaFrenchTechSF à San Francisco est précisément l'ambition que je nourris — pour porter haut les couleurs de la technologie française à l'international.

Lire sur Maddyness
🏢 Enterprise Technology
#SAP #IWantToWorkAtSAP #Neurodivergent SAP (YouTube)

SAP Datasphere & SAP Business Data Cloud: Top New Features | April 2026

SAP drops its April 2026 feature roundup for Datasphere and Business Data Cloud — covering data architecture, governance, and cloud integration updates. #IwantToWorkAtSAP #Neurodivergent — SAP's commitment to neurodiversity in tech is something I deeply respect and identify with.

▶ Watch on YouTube
☁️ SALESFORCE Salesforce Blog

6 New Innovations Redefining Salesforce Development in 2026

Salesforce's 360 Blog outlines six developer-focused innovations reshaping the platform in 2026 — from Agentforce capabilities to low-code enhancements and data cloud integrations. Enterprise AI is here and it's shipping fast.

Read on Salesforce Blog
🌍 World Affairs & Diplomacy
🛢️ UAE LEAVES OPEC Quartz

The UAE Is Leaving OPEC as the Iran War Reshapes Gulf Alliances

The UAE's departure from OPEC — triggered by the Iran war's reordering of Gulf dynamics — is a seismic shift in the geopolitics of global energy. This is not just an oil story; it is a diplomacy story about the fracturing of Gulf solidarity under the pressure of regional conflict.

Read on Quartz
🛢️ IRAN — OIL OPTIONS Axios

Iran May Have Oil Options to Drag Things Out

Axios examines the strategic oil leverage Tehran retains even amid the Hormuz crisis — alternative routing options, reserve management, and diplomatic flexibility that could allow Iran to sustain the standoff longer than Washington expects.

Read on Axios
🔭 Science, Space & Curiosity
☄️ HALLEY'S COMET Astronomy Magazine

Halley's Comet Through the Ages

Astronomy Magazine traces the millennial human relationship with Halley's Comet — from ancient records and medieval terror to modern orbital mechanics. A beautiful reminder that curiosity about the cosmos is one of humanity's oldest and most unifying instincts.

Read on Astronomy.com
🌀 LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY Lapham's Quarterly

Whirlpool

Lapham's Quarterly — one of the most elegantly curated publications in the English language — offers a new roundtable piece. For the intellectually restless, Lapham's remains essential reading: history, philosophy, and literature in conversation with the present.

Read on Lapham's Quarterly
🧠 Culture, Wellness & Human Stories
⚗️ WEED KILLER — SCOTUS NPR / Slashdot

Supreme Court Hears Case on How to Label Risks of Popular Weed Killer

The US Supreme Court weighs in on the labeling standards for glyphosate — a case with massive implications for agricultural regulation, consumer safety, and corporate liability. A critical intersection of science, law, and public health.

Read on Slashdot / NPR
💼 CAREER ADVICE Vox

The Simple Question That Could Change Your Career

Vox draws on effective altruism research to identify one core career question that reframes professional choices around impact, meaning, and long-term satisfaction. Worth asking yourself — especially if you're in tech, media, or public service.

Read on Vox
🤝 COLLABORATIVE MEDICINE Fast Company

Why People Should Work Together for a Cure

Fast Company makes a compelling case for radical collaboration in medical research — breaking down the silos between academia, industry, and patient communities that slow the development of cures for complex diseases. A rallying call for collective intelligence.

Read on Fast Company
🎤 AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING Entrepreneur

How to Tell Your Story With Authenticity and Watch Investors, Customers and Talent Come Pouring In

Entrepreneur explores the fine line between authentic vulnerability and oversharing in founder storytelling — and how getting it right attracts investment, customers, and top talent. Essential reading for any startup founder or CEO navigating the fundraising journey.

Read on Entrepreneur
👟 Sports Science & Innovation
🏃 MARATHON — ADIDAS WIRED

Adidas' Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon

WIRED goes deep on the engineering marvel behind the first sub-2-hour marathon — Adidas's lightest shoe ever, worn by Sabastian Sawe. A story about the intersection of materials science, biomechanics, and human performance at its absolute limit. Technology and athleticism in perfect synthesis.

Read on WIRED
🍕 Food Culture & Life
🍕 TOKYO PIZZA → NEW YORK Eater NY

A Coveted Tokyo Pizzeria Makes Its New York Debut

Pizza Studio Tamaki — one of Tokyo's most sought-after pizza destinations — has opened in New York City. A beautiful story of culinary diplomacy: Japanese craft precision applied to Neapolitan tradition, landing in the world's most competitive food city. The kind of cultural cross-pollination that makes cities worth living in.

Read on Eater NY
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🎵 JETLAG RADIO — All Episodes Streaming Now

Listen to all my music podcasts — including JETLAG RADIO — at lefrenzy.co and on Spotify. Electronic music, world affairs, technology, and the full ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC editorial universe, in audio form. New episodes dropping regularly.

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About Zack

Zack Qayoumi
Founder, CEO, Senior Project Manager & Editor-in-Chief

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC
Sacramento, California

Superintelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME)

🇫🇷 Dual French-American Citizen · Native French Speaker · Bilingual

Eager to join #LaFrenchTechSF in San Francisco, CA. Vive la France! 🇫🇷

Former: Alphabet (Google) · BMW Financial Services · Intel Corporation

🇫🇷 Coffee with Zaki — TONIGHT

A brand-new episode of "Coffee with Zaki" 🇫🇷 in French is expected tonight, if all goes well!

Stay tuned on YouTube and all social channels for the announcement.

PS5 Livestreams

Catch my PlayStation 5 livestreams on YouTube — gaming content, community, and #RazerCreator setups.

Today's Edition

Focus: Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, Strebers!

Stories: 20 articles across AI, French Tech, World Affairs, Science, Enterprise, Culture

Languages: English 🇺🇸 · Français 🇫🇷

Breaking: Claude Opus 4.7 · Google Cloud Next · UAE leaves OPEC

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