Tuesday/Mardi May/Mai 26, 2026
Tech, AI,
French Tech
& Tuesday Vibes
What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday — Mardi — May 26, 2026. A big day for tech, a big day for French innovation, and a big day for your boy Zack. Also: 26 years since the Manchester United Treble. Let's go.
Tuesday is Geek · Tech · La French Tech Edition — and today's is packed. Before we get into the links, a personal note from your host, a Manchester United anniversary, a LEGO Batman PS5 unboxing, and then wall-to-wall tech and AI coverage from Google I/O, French Tech, Anthropic, SAP, SpaceX, Wired, and more.
A Rough Start to the Day — But I'm Okay
I was in the kitchen, drank some strong syrup — think Syrup (the film) energy, but make it lemonade — and started coughing like crazy. I grabbed a cup and got some water, but the water spilled on the kitchen floor. I slipped and fell, hit my head on the wall, and hurt my leg. Thankfully, my head did not bleed. I iced it immediately, no swelling. My right shoulder has a bruise, and my leg needed rest. I'm okay, but I had to cancel my beloved late lunch/dinner combo of Pad Thai Seafood, and #MentalHealthDay at Temple Coffee. That one stung a little. Later, once I felt better, I was able to pick up LEGO Batman (PS5) and some snacks — Snickers, Twix, and Reese's. A win, in the end. Take care of yourselves out there. Kitchens are dangerous. 🙏The Treble. 26 Years Ago Today.
On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the Treble — winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in one historic season. The Champions League final at Camp Nou — two goals in injury time to beat Bayern Munich — remains one of the greatest moments in football history. Sir Alex Ferguson. Sheringham. Solskjær. Iconic.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Got It! 🦇
After the rough morning, I treated myself: LEGO Batman (PS5) is in the house. Snickers, Twix, and Reese's in hand. This one is rated E for Everyone — meaning it's for fans of all ages, and I absolutely cannot wait to livestream it for you later this week. Watch for it on YouTube @iamzaki. Bring the family. Also still running Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese Audio — because why not do both?
🎥 Livestream Coming This Week → @iamzakiHelp Keep This Going
I really wanted to treat myself to Fish & Chips at the British Pub in Folsom, CA today. Couldn't make it happen financially — that's just the reality right now. Had Hawaiian BBQ Beef with macaroni and veggies instead (a bit undercooked, but not burnt — we'll take it). If this blog, the podcasts, or the livestreams have ever meant something to you, please consider supporting on Venmo. Every single dollar goes directly into keeping Zack Technology LLC alive and independent.
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A World Unprepared: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak and the Gaps in Global Health
My full-length Economist-style analysis of the Bundibugyo Ebola crisis — covering the outbreak data, geopolitics, USAID collapse, vaccine gap, scenario analysis, and 8-point policy framework. 13 original infographics. Read it now on zack.coffee.
Read the Full Report →Google I/O & Artificial Intelligence
100 Things We Announced at Google I/O 2026
From Gemini Ultra 2 to Project Astra going live, NotebookLM upgrades, Android XR, and AI-powered search overhauls — Google I/O 2026 was a firehose. This is the complete official list of every announcement. Required reading for any tech operator or founder. I'll be unpacking the highlights in an upcoming VLOG.
Read All 100 Announcements →Claude & Anthropic
SAP Sapphire & Enterprise AI
La French Tech · Quantum & Innovation
Quantique : un Frenchie d'Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour prendre les commandes de l'ingénierie de C12
Un ingénieur français formé chez Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour rejoindre C12, la startup française de puces quantiques, en tant que responsable de l'ingénierie. La French Tech continue de rapatrier ses talents les plus brillants. Fierté franco-américaine totale. 🇫🇷⚛️
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