What the Tech App of the Day: Google Maps
You're probably already using Google Maps for driving, but did you know it can also help you walk in unfamiliar areas?
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.
Articles
What the Tech: Do you really need a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, masks your real IP address and makes it appear as though you are browsing from somewhere else as a way to protect your location.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: AOL ending dial-up internet service
AOL’s dial-up internet is finally taking its last bow.
AP Preseason Top 25: Texas No. 1, Alabama No. 8, with 10 SEC teams ranked
For the first time, Texas is No. 1 in an AP Top 25 preseason poll.
Students at Prattville High School start new school year
The senior class got the day started with Senior Ride-In.
Baptist Health, UAB finalize agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Baptist Health and UAB Medicine have announced that they have finalized a new three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Reward offered in 2019 Montgomery homicide
Officials say around 7:07 a.m. on March 11, officers responded to the 2800 block of Fairwest Street after receiving a call that a person had been shot.Â
Two-A-Days: Benjamin Russell
Following a 5-6 season a year ago, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats have a new head coach. Kirk Johnson takes over the program after leading the Catholic Knights to back to back state titles.
Two-A-Days: Bullock County
After a 5-6 season just a year ago, the Hornets are ready to add more games to the win column this year.
Move-in day for Troy University students
Action 8 News was in Troy Saturday as students were moving into their dorms just days before the new semester starts.
