What the Tech? App of the Day: Reface
Go ahead and admit it, using an app to swap faces with famous people is a lot of fun. Reface is the latest crazy popular face-swapping app that uses…
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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UPDATE: Student’s Body Found on Campus of Troy University
Troy University Police Department is on the scene of a body found on the campus of Troy University. University officials say the body of a male student was found near Malone Hall and Sorrell Chapel. [field59_video account="WAKA" key="e6753596b3fe3df8f6562d3cca726f760e0d3a5a" vtitle="Troy…
New Road Improvement Projects Announced Across Alabama
A new round of road improvement projects has been announced through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP-II). The project funds road projects of local interest, proposed by one or more local governments, related to the state-maintained highway system.…
Cooler Weekend Weather
COLD FRONT OVERNIGHT: Clouds returned quickly overnight as a cold front is moving through the state overnight. Some scattered light showers have been working across the state, but with limited moisture, these…
Several Alabama players declare for NFL Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Four University of Alabama football players announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that they will forego their senior seasons to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Alabama’s NFL early entrants, Christian Barmore, Mac Jones, Patrick Surtain…
NEW FRIDAY 1/15: MacGyver- “Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO”
Watch a new episode of MacGyver FRIDAY NIGHT (01.15.21) at 8/7c on your local CBS8!
What the Tech? Why You Should Manage Facebook Friends Lists
Posting something controversial on social media is risky. Whether it's about protests, conspiracy theories, masks, religion, or college football you can alienate, offend and anger some people you like in real…
Alabama’s Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Moving Slower Than Expected
Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations , which includes healthcare workers and long term care facility residents. Earlier this week the state began allowing people 75 years old and up,…
Buffalo’s Cafe set to open first Alabama location in Eastchase this spring
A Georgia-based family style restaurant will open its first location in Alabama in the spring. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors said Buffalo's Cafe will open in Eastchase. The restaurant offers fresh buffalo-style chicken wings and sauces in a family-friendly restaurant…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Issues Statement Regarding Possible Protests
As Alabama News Network has reported, local, state and federal officials nationwide are preparing themselves for possible armed protests related to the impeachment of President Trump and the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden as president. The FBI has warned of…
