What the Tech? How to Use Tech to Cook with Water
Tech in the kitchen has come a long way since the inventions of the electric can opener and microwave. While there are fancy Alexa-controlled coffee makers and microwaves, one of the…
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? What Does Facebook Do with Your Phone Number?
The huge Facebook data leak that compromised user information for over a half-billion Facebook accounts brings up the question (again) of what Facebook knows and stores about its users. It's been…
Pike Road Schools Will Continue to Wear Masks After Governor Ivey’s Mask Order Expires
Governor Kay Ivey's mandatory mask order is set to expire Friday, April 9 but some places will not end their COVID-19 protocols. Pike Road Schools announced Thursday students and employee will continue wearing masks through the end of the 2020-21…
Crimestoppers: $1,000 Reward Offered in July 2020 Montgomery Murder Investigation
Family members and loved ones are still coping with the lost of Bernard Hardy Jr. who they say was violently taken away from them in July of 2020. Family members wanted the public to know that Bernard Hardy was a…
ASU Softball: Alabama State splits mid-week doubleheader against Florida A&M
MONTGOMERY, Ala. I Alabama State (7-21, 2-4 SWAC) split a pair of non-conference games against Florida A&M on Wednesday afternoon, picking up a win in the game one before falling in the closing game. For more ASU Athletics News, visit AlabamaNews.Net !
New Coore & Crenshaw Golf Course Coming to Lake Martin Area
Russell Lands is working on a new development for the Lake Martin area which will include a Coore & Crenshaw golf course now under construction. The golf course sits on 250…
Friendship Mission Receives $11,115 from Golf Tournament
Alabama News Network's "Drive Out Homelessness" golf tournament has raised $11,115 for Friendship Mission, which provides emergency food and shelter to those in need. The event was held last month at Lagoon…
The King’s Canvas Gets “3 Degree Guarantee” Check for $1,300
Gipson's Tire Pros and Alabama News Network are presenting a check for $1,300 to The King's Canvas, a Montgomery non-profit that helps local artists. The King's Canvas was our "3 Degree…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statement on Sec. of State John Merrill
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has announced that he will not run for any elected office next year after saying he made poor choices that impacted his family. Merrill is a prominent state Republican leader who was widely viewed…
First Lady Jill Biden to Travel to Birmingham Friday
First lady Jill Biden speaks at a virtual event with military families from around the world as part of the White House initiative to support military and veteran families in the South Court Auditorium in the…
