What the Tech? App of the Day: HeardThat
I've seen a lot of apps in the past few years browsing the app stores for super fun "App of the Day" features. I haven't seen many apps as…
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
Jamey and his wife have three children and are the proud owners of a hairless cat.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
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What the Tech? Remember Your Facebook Trusted Contacts
When did you first sign up for Facebook? For most of us it was at least eight years ago. You might have signed up using an email account you don't use…
Update on Saturday Severe Weather Threat
STORMS ON THE WAY: Clouds have been increasing across Alabama today and temperatures this afternoon are approaching the mid 70s for most location. To the west of Alabama, severe weather is developing across ARKLATEX, and that is heading towards Alabama…
Body Found in Front of Alabama Capitol Considered Suicide
On Friday, April 23, around 2:30 am, Montgomery police located a body in the 600 block of Dexter Avenue. This is located in front of the State Capitol. Police and Fire Medics located an adult male suffering from a self-inflicted…
Database Will Track Officer Complaints, Disciplinary Action
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will create a database to track disciplinary actions and excessive force complaints against law enforcement officers, a measure aimed at weeding out "bad apples" in the profession. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the…
Officer Charged with Murder Doesn’t Want Man Called ‘Victim’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama police officer charged with murder in the shooting of a man during a mental health call doesn't want prosecutors to refer to him as a victim. An attorney for Huntsville police officer William Darby…
Quiet Friday, Stormy Saturday
FINALLY FRIDAY: Today will be another dry day with highs in the mid 70s, but clouds will increase through the day as a surface low will be getting its act together off…
Alabama Committee Backs Ban on Vaccine Requirements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are inching closer to approving a ban on so-called vaccine passports that require proof of coronavirus vaccination to access services from a business or state agency. The House Health Committee on Wednesday voted to…
Alabama Senate Delays Vote on Curbside Voting Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed a vote on a proposal to ban curbside voting as the state became the latest to debate new restrictions on voting. The Alabama Senate…
Despite the Pandemic, Alabama Tourism did Well in 2020
The Alabama Tourism Department announced that Alabama's Travel Industry survived the pandemic better than the other 45 states. Despite the pandemic, Alabama ranks top 5 in the nation for the smallest percentage drop…
