Monday (Lundi) August (Août) 24, 2026

in , , ,

Currently writing, working, coding, listening to music, and investigating the conspiracy that won’t let me obtain a new vehicle. It appears that it involves a global gambling mafia regarding German Car Brands and JDM Car Brands as to who will remain the winner. This has become extremely aggravating because I just need one car for the time being. I cannot afford a garage full of vehicles like TYRESE.

En ce moment, j'écris, je travaille, je code, j'écoute de la musique et j'enquête sur le complot qui m'empêche d'acquérir un nouveau véhicule. Il semblerait qu'une mafia mondiale des paris soit impliquée, opposant les marques automobiles allemandes aux marques japonaises (JDM) pour déterminer laquelle l'emportera. La situation est devenue extrêmement frustrante, car je n'ai besoin que d'une seule voiture pour l'instant ; je n'ai pas les moyens de posséder un garage rempli de véhicules comme Tyrese.

Ich schreibe, arbeite, programmiere und höre gerade Musik, während ich der Verschwörung auf den Grund gehe, die mich daran hindert, ein neues Auto zu bekommen. Es hat den Anschein, als stecke eine globale Glücksspielmafia dahinter – ein Machtkampf zwischen deutschen und japanischen Automarken (JDM) um die Vorherrschaft. Das Ganze ist extrem nervig, denn ich brauche vorerst nur ein einziges Auto. Ich kann es mir schließlich nicht leisten, eine ganze Garage voller Fahrzeuge zu haben wie Tyrese.

今は執筆や仕事、コーディング、音楽鑑賞をしながら、私が新しい車を手に入れるのを阻んでいる陰謀について調べています。どうやら、ドイツ車ブランドとJDM（日本国内市場向け）ブランドのどちらが勝者となるかを巡る、世界的なギャンブル・マフィアの暗躍が絡んでいるようです。当面は車が1台あれば十分なのに、こうした事態には本当に苛立たされます。タイリース（Tyrese）のようにガレージを車でいっぱいにできるほどの余裕は、私にはありませんから。

Ima wa shippitsu ya shigoto, kōdingu, ongaku kanshō o shinagara, watashi ga atarashī kuruma o te ni ireru no o habande iru inbō ni tsuite shirabete imasu. Dōyara, Doitsu-sha burando to JDM (nipponkokunai ichiba-muke) burando no dochiraga shōsha to naru ka o meguru, sekai-tekina gyanburu Mafia no an'yaku ga karande iru yōdesu. Tōmen wa kuruma ga 1-dai areba jūbun'nanoni, kōshita jitai ni wa hontōni iradata sa remasu. Tairīsu (Tyrese) no yō ni garēji o kuruma de ippai ni dekiru hodo no yoyū wa, watashiniha arimasenkara.

Friday (Vendredi) August (Août) 21, 2026

in , , ,

RAZER BACK-TO-SCHOOL KITS — CRUSH THE NEW SEMESTER [RAZER]

https://www.razer.com/campaigns/back-to-school

https://razer.a9yw.net/c/6857663/642901/10229 (use affiliate link please)

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM ZERO Heads to New York Comic Con 2026 With Panel and Livestream! [GUNDAM] #GUNDAM

https://en.gundam-official.com/news/okmmt5ezcp2956hfqscztcyd

Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union [Apple Newsroom]

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/

This MGS4 revamp overcomes the original game's biggest barrier – finally [Gaming Bible]

https://www.gamingbible.com/news/metal-gear-solid-4-volume-2-review-399634-20260820

Why 86 EIGHTY-SIX Should Be Your Next Mech Anime Watch [Crunchyroll Blog]

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/features/2026/8/18/86-eighty-six-next-mech-anime-watch

Crunchyroll Store Removes Physical Manga, Light Novels [Anime News Network]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-18/crunchyroll-store-removes-physical-manga-light-novels/.240698

Jason Flying A Plane In The New GTA 6 Leak Has Me More Excited Than Any Previous Trailer [KOTAKU]

https://kotaku.com/jason-flying-a-plane-in-the-new-gta-6-leak-has-me-more-excited-than-any-previous-trailer-2000726316

'I would love that but we're cheap and poor': Jeff Kaplan speeds through everything players should know about his upcoming cowboy survival game, The Legend of California [PC Gamer]

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/i-would-love-that-but-were-cheap-and-poor-jeff-kaplan-speeds-through-everything-players-should-know-about-his-upcoming-cowboy-survival-game-the-legend-of-california/

Number of girls choosing GCSE computing drops for second year in a row [ComputerWeekly]

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366648784/Number-of-girls-choosing-GCSE-computing-drops-for-second-year-in-a-row

I still don’t know who the Googlebook is for [PC World]

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3214309/i-still-dont-know-who-the-googlebook-is-for.html

No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games celebrates 10-year anniversary [Playstation.Blog]

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/10/no-mans-sky-developer-hello-games-celebrates-10-year-anniversary/

Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Early Intel, PC Specs, Pre-loading, and More [Xbox Wire]

https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2026/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-next-early-intel-pc-specs

Grab Keychron's compact K8 wireless mechanical keyboard for an all-time low of $34 — 87-keys, Gateron Red switches, and white backlight keeb is 56% off [Tom’s HARDWARE]

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/grab-keychrons-compact-k8-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-for-an-all-time-low-of-usd34-87-keys-gateron-red-switches-and-white-backlight-keeb-is-56-percent-off

Worms: The Board Game Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever at Amazon [IGN]

https://www.ign.com/articles/worms-the-board-game-is-on-sale-for-its-lowest-price-ever-at-amazon

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Finally Has A Release Date, And Netflix Has More Anime On The Way [GameSpot]

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-finally-has-a-release-date-and-netflix-has-more-anime-on-the-way/

You probably haven’t seen Anne Hathaway’s best performance of the year [Polygon]

https://www.polygon.com/anne-hathaway-mother-mary-best-performance-hbo-max/

A new Transformers Minecraft add-on lets you unleash chaos as both Autobots and Decepticons [PCGamesN]

https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/transformers-addon

What’s up, everybody! It’s Friday (Vendredi) August (Août) 21, 2026. TGIF! Let’s celebrate by enjoying videogames this weekend! Obviously, after you’ve all accomplished all your homeworks for Monday if you’re in School! I will do a few livestreams if possible. I may go to the movie theater and watch a movie and get In N Out (#HaroldAndKumar4 mode). It’s a hard choice because it’s the 25th Anniversary of Fast & Furious 1, and I love the series, but I drive a VW and it’s been giving me anxiety for years and I tried hopelessly to buy a new car for over a decade, but #BigTech refused to hire me because despite the fact that I am French-American, they look at the color of my skin, and since I was neither White nor Indian from India, they tossed my resume in the trash can, over 30,000 job applications. I still eat my tuna sandwiches but I am royally pissed. Haven’t had one in a while, need to make that trip to Jimmy Johns Roseville, CA. Anyway, there’s also “The Brink of War” and “Mutiny.” Now I love Jason Statham, and my goal is to have a job like “The Transporter” someday but given the horrific tense relations between NATO and Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine, I may watch the Jeff Daniels movie to explain the necessity not to utilize nuclear weapons. Anyway, all I have is about $50 which means my “Opportunity Cost” (for those of you who studied Economics) is also a copy of Metal Gear Solid Volume 2, which includes MGS IV, and MGS Peace Walker, two games which are crucial for my #RazerCreator livestreaming series on YouTube Gaming. Wish me luck making a decision! PS. Let’s enjoy some LVL up in Battlefield 6! TOP GUN mode starts this weekend! Let’s go!

Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 20, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Jeudi 20 Août 2026  |  Thursday, August 20, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition dives into Medicine and Mental Health — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
431+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to be hosting the Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes event, taking place on September 3–4, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium. This is a hybrid event that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, in over 60+ languages. — The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Learn more at ehlers-danlos.com

Bipolar Disorder and Military Enlistment

A diagnosed history of bipolar disorder is generally a permanent medical disqualification for enlistment in the U.S. military. High-stress combat environments, erratic sleep schedules, and the challenges of maintaining steady medication access make active service unsafe for individuals with unmanaged or recurring mood disorders.

via Gemini AI

Can You Make a Living as a Music Therapist?

Monetizing music therapy involves balancing clinical care with sustainable business models. Revenue typically flows from private-pay clients, institutional contracts, insurance reimbursements, and diversified digital or educational products rather than standard commercial music streams.

Core Revenue Streams

  • Private-Pay Sessions: Direct-client fees paid by families or individuals (frequent for pediatric or specialized developmental care).
  • Institutional Contracts: B2B agreements with hospitals, schools, hospice networks, and senior living facilities.
  • Insurance & Grants: Third-party reimbursements where applicable, supplemented by community grants or state funding.
  • Diversified Products: E-books, continuing education courses, and digital toolkits aimed at professional peers.

Most users on Reddit agree that while a stable living is possible, scaling income past a standard salary usually requires moving into private practice or building multi-tiered business models rather than relying purely on direct clinical hours.

  1. PubMed 32710542
  2. American Music Therapy Association — Growing Your Private Practice
  3. Listen & Learn Music
  4. ToneWorks MN — Resources
  5. Roman Music Therapy — Funding for Seniors
  6. r/musictherapy discussion

via Gemini AI

Death Stranding 2's Endgame Loop as Video Game Therapy

Finishing Death Stranding 2 leaves you in an open endgame loop with unlimited standard orders, offering a unique form of video game therapy. Delivering cargo endlessly mirrors real-world exposure therapy and mindfulness, letting you process feelings of grief, isolation, and routine in a calm environment.

Why Endless Delivery Works as Therapy

  • Repetitive Routine: Doing the same tasks over and over calms an anxious mind.
  • Low Stakes: Standard orders have no heavy story pressure, letting you relax at your own pace.
  • Clear Goals: Picking up a package and walking to a destination gives your brain a quick, happy reward.
  • Quiet Reflection: The long walks across open terrain leave space for your thoughts without harsh distractions.

Mental Health Benefits of the Endgame Loop

  • Stress Relief: Tuning out the main plot lowers your daily tension and lets you zone out.
  • Control: You choose where to go, what to carry, and how to build roads or zip lines.
  • Acceptance: Accepting that deliveries never truly end teaches you to find peace in daily, unglamorous work.

via Gemini AI, citing r/DeathStranding

Men, Miscarriage, and Unseen Grief

Men can experience severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and profound grief after an early miscarriage, especially after waiting many years for a firstborn child. Society often overlooks fathers in this pain — men may hide their sorrow to support their partner, leading to deep isolation and delayed trauma responses.

Common Signs of Trauma in Men

  • Intrusive Thoughts: Vivid memories, flashbacks, or nightmares about the loss or the medical emergency.
  • Emotional Numbness: Feeling detached from partners, friends, or daily life.
  • Avoidance: Staying away from places, people, or topics that trigger memories of the pregnancy.
  • Hyperarousal: Feeling constantly on edge, angry, irritable, or having trouble sleeping.
  • Guilt and Helplessness: Blaming oneself for not being able to protect the baby or the partner.

Ways to Cope and Heal

  • Acknowledge the Pain: Name the loss and allow yourself to feel angry, sad, or broken.
  • Communicate Together: Talk openly with your partner. Share your fears so you grieve as a team instead of alone.
  • Seek Professional Help: Find a therapist who knows about male grief, reproductive trauma, and PTSD.
  • Join Support Groups: Look for groups specifically for fathers who have lost a baby.

via Gemini AI, citing The Washington Post and Counselling Directory

Dating Anxiety for Geeky and Nerdy Men

Dating anxiety for geeky and nerdy men often stems from treating social interaction like a logic puzzle with a single “correct” answer, leading to intense self-monitoring and the fear that their authentic, passionate selves will face rejection.

Common Roots of Geek Dating Anxiety

  • Over-intellectualizing: Trying to analyze social rules or body language like code, which creates mental fatigue and awkwardness.
  • The “Bracing” Reflex: Expecting a negative reaction based on past social exclusion or mockery, causing men to hide their true depths and stay heavily guarded.
  • Perceived Powerlessness: Believing romance is a system where they lack agency, value, or control over the outcome.

Practical Steps to Manage the Stress

  • Drop the Performance: Stop trying to act like a smooth, generic archetype; most people respond better to genuine calm than a tense, perfect act.
  • Reframe Rejection: View a bad match as a failed data point, not a verdict on your core worth or lovability.
  • Leverage Strengths: Lean into environments with shared interests — like board game nights, conventions, or local hobby groups — where repeat exposure lets your personality show naturally.
  • Communicate Directly: Geeks often excel at clear, honest communication, which cuts through the confusing mind-games of modern dating.

via Gemini AI, citing Doctor NerdLove and the Good Men Project

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Jeudi 20 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 20, 2026! Today we discuss the world of Medicine. Here are some stories that you may find important.

As always, if you are a doctor, find the time to read new medical journals, and when you can, write a new medical journal yourself. Thank you for your hard work.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Wednesday (Mercredi) August (Août) 19, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Mercredi 19 Août 2026  |  Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition is all about Music — electronic, hip-hop, rock, and everything in between — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
431+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

🎧 JETLAG RADIO 4900 — Now Over 680 Tracks

This has been my main latest podcast, now with over 680 tracks/songs — perfect for a long round-trip flight. Enjoy! Talk amongst yourselves about how much you love this DJ podcast by yours truly, Zaki Qayoumi (aka “Zack”), and head over to DJMag.com to vote for me in the #Top100DJs poll contest. I appreciate it immensely.

I'm trying to obtain my first new car ever — thank you. As always, there will not be a JETLAG RADIO 4901 podcast until I receive a new car donation.

🎬 Featured Music Videos

Today's Music & Culture Headlines

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Mercredi 19 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! Today is Wednesday (Mercredi) August (Août) 19, 2026. Today is Wednesday, therefore we celebrate the world of Music. I hope you enjoy the latest version of JETLAG RADIO 4900, available on Spotify.

Don't forget to vote for me, Zaki Qayoumi, in the DJ Mag #Top100DJs poll. I must have a single mention of myself and my DJ podcast in that magazine, so I can finally convince a car brand to donate me a vehicle. I am striving for my first new car ever. Thank you for your help.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Tuesday (Mardi) August (Août) 18, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Mardi 18 Août 2026  |  Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition celebrates Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, and Strebers everywhere — with the latest across Technology, AI, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
431+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

Geeks, Nerds & Tech: Today's Top Headlines

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Mardi 18 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday (Mardi) August (Août) 18, 2026. Today we celebrate Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, and Strebers.

I may have forgotten to mention this yesterday, but there will indeed be a new episode of “Coffee with Zack” in English VLOG, and of course a new episode of “Coffee with Zaki” in French VLOG, soon.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Monday (Lundi) August (Août) 17, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Lundi 17 Août 2026  |  Monday, August 17, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

Bonjour et bon lundi! It's Monday, which means it's Major Content Curation Day — today's edition spans World Affairs, Diplomacy, Technology, Science, and Motorsport. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
431+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

From Our Longreads

Unfit to Be President — Stress-Testing the Republic

A felony conviction, two impeachments, a dropped federal prosecution, a war that sent gas prices soaring, and a movement's most dangerous fringe — a documented case for why fitness to serve as Commander-in-Chief is, in 2026, a legitimate and urgent question. — ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Major Content Curation: World Affairs, Diplomacy & Technology

Motorsport & Auto Corner

From April Fools' Joke to Nürburgring Hero: The BMW M3 Touring 24H Story

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Lundi 17 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Monday (Lundi) August (Août) 17, 2026. It's Monday, therefore it's Major Content Curation Day. Lots of news to get through.

I also want to thank The Economist magazine for having a special about Afghanistan — it means a lot, especially for a region forgotten by the rest of the world, after five years of a horrific Taliban regime.

While Mercedes-Benz brought the Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon to the United States, Audi RS promised new wagons for North America but the RS5 Wagon still isn't here, and neither is the RS4 nor the RS4 Wagon. People are impatiently waiting. Porsche hasn't made a new GTS Wagon in a while, and every BMW enthusiast is still trying to convince the BMW CEO in Germany to bring the M3 Touring to the USA with a new petition. As always, (M.A.P. B.) is hard at work.

I miss the Nürburgring in Germany so much. I hope to visit Super GT someday in Japan. There are rumors that Forza Horizon 6 will be released on PS5 in September — the world of JDM ought to be very excited.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 15, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Samedi 15 Août 2026  |  Saturday, August 15, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

Bonjour et bon weekend! Today's edition covers a somber anniversary, Motorsport, Football/Soccer, Basketball, and more — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
431+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

🕯️ A Somber Anniversary: 5 Years Since the Fall of Kabul

Today marks a very important, somber anniversary: five years since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. It's been unfortunate, and students — especially women, children, and teenagers — still cannot go to school. It's been terrible.

You can read my latest #LongReads on Afghanistan at zack.coffee/afghanistan. My book on Afghanistan is also available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle: a.co/d/0fzrC7SD. The latest issue of The Economist has a special report on Afghanistan, which I'll talk about on Monday.

Weekend Sports & Motorsport Roundup

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Samedi 15 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 15, 2026. Videogame livestreams are canceled tonight, but will resume Sunday night.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Friday (Vendredi) August (Août) 14, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Vendredi 14 Août 2026  |  Friday, August 14, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC is currently registered in the USA, as listed on LinkedIn.

TGIF, tout le monde! Today's edition is all about Videogames — plus the week's biggest headlines across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
427+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

🖱️ Razer Naga V3 Pro — Adapt and Unleash

Stay ahead of the game even when it changes. Built on 17 years of MMO mastery, the Razer Naga V3 Pro is the ultimate wireless MMO gaming mouse, featuring 3 swappable side plates that adapt to any genre you play. Now more customizable, faster, and more precise than ever, the multi-genre master is reforged for MMO, Battle Royale, FPS, MOBA, and beyond.

Learn more at razer.com — Razer

TGIF: Today's Top Videogame & Tech Headlines

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Vendredi 14 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Friday (Vendredi) August (Août) 14, 2026. TGIF! Today we celebrate the world of video games! Don't forget that I am a #RazerCreator, and you can expect some new livestreams from me this weekend.

As always, if you're back in school, best practice is to do your homework during weekdays, and wait until the weekend to use your gaming console or PC to play video games. Trust me.

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.

Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 13, 2026

in , , ,

ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

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

Jeudi 13 Août 2026  |  Thursday, August 13, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition dives into Medicine, Mental Health, and Video Game Therapy — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

1,200+
PlayStation 5 Video-Game Livestreams
422+
VLOGs — “Coffee with Zack” (EN) & “Coffee with Zaki” (FR), each with its own distinct content

🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to be hosting the Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes event, taking place on September 3–4, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium. This is a hybrid event that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, in over 60+ languages. — The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Learn more at ehlers-danlos.com

Dancing as a Complementary Tool for Bipolar Disorder

Dancing can be a powerful, creative outlet and a helpful complementary tool for managing bipolar disorder symptoms, but it is not a replacement for medical treatment. Movement helps release feel-good brain chemicals, reduce stress, and process heavy emotions.

How Dancing Helps Mental Health

  • Mood boost: Physical movement releases endorphins and dopamine, which help ease depression symptoms.
  • Emotional release: Free-form or rhythmic movement gives a safe physical outlet for frustration, anxiety, or racing thoughts.
  • Mind-body connection: Focusing on steps or rhythm brings your mind into the present moment and breaks cycles of negative thinking.
  • Social connection: Group dance classes reduce isolation and build a sense of community belonging.

Important Considerations and Risks

  • Not a cure: Exercise and creative therapies cannot replace prescribed mood stabilizers or professional psychiatric care.
  • Manic phase risks: During manic or hypomanic episodes, high-energy activities like intense dancing can sometimes feed into overexertion, exhaustion, or grandiosity without the person realizing their body needs rest.
  • Physical strain: Skipping sleep or ignoring physical limits during high moods can worsen overall health and stability.
  1. Everyday Health — How Exercise Can Help Manage Bipolar Disorder
  2. Cadabams — Are Bipolar People More Creative?
  3. HealthCentral — Managing Anger in Bipolar Disorder
  4. PMC4498018
  5. Ubie Health — Exercises for Mood Regulation

via Gemini AI

DJ Mag Top 100: Music Therapy & Mental Health in EDM

The intersection of music therapy and the DJ Mag Top 100 showcases how the electronic dance music (EDM) community uses its massive global platform to fund clinical therapy, support neurodivergent ravers, and combat the mental health crises affecting touring artists.

Major Charity & Fundraising Campaigns

The DJ Mag Top 100 is the world's largest publicly voted music poll, pulling in millions of international votes annually. The publication uses this massive footprint to drive charitable support:

  • Bridges for Music Partnership: The Top 100 DJs campaign officially partners with charities like Bridges for Music. Their 2025 campaign united 42 artists from the Top 100 list (kickstarted by a major donation from Martin Garrix) to raise over £170,000, bankrolling education, mindfulness, entrepreneurship, and music therapy programs for youth in underserved townships in South Africa.
  • Nordoff and Robbins Collaboration: For events like its Best of British Awards, DJ Mag has consistently partnered with Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest independent music therapy charity, to fund clinical music interventions for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses, isolation, or trauma.

Industry Mental Health Initiatives

The grueling lifestyles of Top 100 DJs — marked by constant jetlag, isolation, and late nights — have forced a heavy focus on professional therapeutic support:

  • The Executive Stress Management Programme: Launched at IMS Ibiza in collaboration with the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) and backed by major industry figures (such as CAA agent Maria May, who represents Top 100 artists like David Guetta), this initiative provides free therapeutic courses to help dance music professionals navigate burnout.
  • The Backline Mental Health Toolkit: Distributed across electronic music channels, this resource offers 24/7 crisis hotlines, strategic sobriety guidance, and mental health frameworks tailored specifically for traveling DJs and music executives.

Top 100 Artists Pioneering the Concept

  • Alok (ranked No. 3): The Brazilian star frequently advocates for the therapeutic capabilities of sound, using his global sets to highlight “Raga therapy” — the ancient Indian science exploring how musical frequencies affect human emotion and cellular well-being.
  • Above & Beyond (ranked No. 51): Their globally celebrated Group Therapy brand and radio show explicitly lean into the emotional, communal, and healing aspects of progressive trance and ambient electronic music.
  • Gai Barone: Highly respected within the progressive house circuit, Barone is a classically trained pianist and a former clinical music therapist who spent years applying targeted music therapy in hospices.

via Gemini AI, citing DJ Mag, Wikipedia, and Magnetic Mag

Video Game Therapy Through Naruto

Video game therapy and narrative exploration of series like Naruto involve using character journeys, interactive gameplay, and shared fandom themes to process trauma, build emotional resilience, and teach coping strategies through familiar pop-culture archetypes.

Therapeutic Value of Naruto's Narrative

  • Overcoming Isolation: Naruto's journey from an ostracized child to a respected leader provides a powerful metaphor for dealing with loneliness, rejection, and finding acceptance.
  • Empathy and Redemption: Themes involving Sasuke and Naruto teach conflict resolution, the weight of trauma, and the possibility of forgiving rivals or oneself.
  • Resilience Building: The overarching “ninja way” (never giving up) is frequently cited by fans and explored in pop-psychology discussions as a framework for enduring personal hardship.

Interactive Processing Through Games

  • Active Engagement: Playing titles like Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections lets individuals actively reenact pivotal emotional turning points rather than just passively watching them.
  • Externalization of Stress: Controlling a character during high-intensity battles allows players to channel frustration, manage emotional regulation, and experience a controlled sense of mastery.
  • Clinical Trials and Media Choice: While some institutional settings explore structured “anime-based therapy” frameworks, practitioners generally note that utilizing established interactive media requires matching the client's familiarity with the source material to ensure a comfortable therapeutic alliance.

via Gemini AI, citing Treatment Indiana and PC Gamer

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Jeudi 13 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 13, 2026. Today we discuss the world of Medicine. Today is especially important, because doctors around the country are alarmed at the Trump administration and RFK Jr.'s efforts to roll back childhood vaccination recommendations, which pediatricians warn could put kids' health at real risk.

As always, listen to your family physician and your pediatrician for your kids. It's very important. Thanks for listening. #VaccinesSaveLives

🎮 Gear I Use — Razer

#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

Using my Razer affiliate link helps and supports my channel, my livestreams, and everything I create here at ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — at no extra cost to you.

Shop Razer →

Affiliate disclosure: this is a paid/affiliate link. Purchases made through it may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Email: superfrenchbigz@gmail.com
Support on Venmo
Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack” — Founder & Editor-In-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC.
Beautiful design crafted with Claude AI by Anthropic.