What the Tech? Spotting Deep Fake Videos Online
As if spotting fake photos and videos on Facebook and Twitter weren't already hard to spot. It's only going to get more difficult, if not impossible with advances in technology called…
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.
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AG Marshall Addresses Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers Working to Protect the Public
Attorney General Steve Marshall voiced support Thursday for law enforcement in their efforts to protect the public from violence spurred by anarchists attempting to hijack peaceful protests. As has been widely reported, the Huntsville Police Department used tear gas Wednesday…
House Fire in Downtown Montgomery
Alabama News Network is on the scene of a house fire downtown. The fire is near the intersection of Bainbridge St. and Grove St. That's close to Interstate 85. Smoke could be…
Suspect Charged with Murder in May 29 Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect with the homicide of Louis Miles Jr, 56, who was fatally shot on May 29. MPD charged Henry Joiner, 57, of Montgomery, with murder. Joiner was taken into custody on June 4,…
Woman Injured in Big Lots Parking Lot Shooting
On Thursday, June 5, Montgomery police responded to a local hospital at about 6:42 pm in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, located an adult female victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The offense possibly happened…
Pedestrian in Critical Conditions After Being Struck by Vehicle on East South Boulevard
On Thursday, June 4, Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 2800 block of East South Boulevard, around 8:44 pm, in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. At the scene, police located an adult male victim…
Charges Dropped Against 4 People Arrested for Taking Down Statue at Lee High School
Per District Attorney Daryl Bailey's Office, charges have been dropped against the four arrested for Lee High School Statue removal. Maya Holly, 28, Jonathan Williams, 34, Jeremy Selmar, 28, and Joe Pernell, 35, were all charged with first degree Criminal…
Macon County Deputies Investigating Cross Burning
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says deputies are investigating a cross burning. It happened on the Macon County Road 54 overpass that goes over Interstate 85. That's between Tuskegee and Auburn. The…
Victim in Shooting Near Madison Ave. & North Panama Street Dies from Injuries
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the June 4th shooting death of Trevaughn Patterson, 24, of Montgomery. On Thursday, June 4, aaround 3:23 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Madison Avenue and…
U.S. Economy Adds 2.5 Million Jobs in May; Unemployment Rate Falls to 13.3%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, and 2.5 million jobs were added - a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy and depressed the job market in the wake of…
