What the Tech? The Meaning Behind All of Those Emojis
Have you ever typed out a text message using an emoji to express yourself, only to find out the emoji doesn't mean what you thought it meant? Like, sending a flirty text…
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? See Amazon’s New Fitness Tracker, The Halo
Have you ever taken a skivvy selfie? You'll need to take some photos of yourself in underwear to use Amazon's new fitness tracker the Halo. Similar to a Fitbit, the Halo…
Tickled Pink to Be Held as a Virtual Event in 2020
COVID-19 has forced many local events to be canceled this year, but all of us at Alabama News Network are happy to say that Tickled Pink will be back in 2020! Tickled Pink is our annual women's expo to benefit…
Several of Your Favorite Daytime Shows Will Switch Time Slots on CBS 8
To get ready for the fall TV season, several of your favorite daytime TV shows will be switching time slots on CBS 8. The changes are effective Monday, September 14. THE DOCTORS: Will move from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m.…
Standoff at Montgomery Trailer Park Ends with Subject in Custody
Montgomery police have taken a subject in custody following a standoff situation at Evergreen Estates trailer park near Troy Highway. The subject was taken into custody around 10:50 am. Around 6am, Montgomery…
CBS Announces SEC Football TV Schedule
The 2020 SEC schedule is unlike anything in history with the entire league adopting a 10-game, conference-only schedule that will put the best teams from…
Four Alabama Airports Receive $10 Million Grant for Improvements
On Tuesday, September 1, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced that four airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,109,066 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure. The grant funding, awarded by…
Montgomery Police Involved in Standoff Near Troy Highway
Montgomery Police and SWAT are responding to a barricaded person. There's an active scene in the 5000 block of Yellow Pine Drive near Troy Highway. Police say they were responding to a…
Hot with Scattered Storms Today; Watching the Tropics
FOR TODAY: We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds across Alabama today, and temperatures are heading into the lower 90s across the southern half of the state. As we roll…
UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Prattville Found Safe
The search to find a missing teenage girl from Prattville has been cancelled. Authorities say 15-year-old Shamada Howard has been found safe. They say she returned home Monday evening. Howard was last seen around 3 a.m. on August 30 in…
