What the Tech? App of the Day: Rakuten
There are many apps that claim to help save you money while you're shopping. Honey is a web app that searches for coupons, Shopkick rewards shoppers when they walk…
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
Two Men Arrested in Rash of Andalusia Storage Unit Burglaries
Two men suspected in a rash of mini storage burglaries are being held on theft and burglary charges in the Covington County Jail. Andalusia Police Department…
AT&T to Pay $60 Million for Misleading Customers with ‘Unlimited’ Plans
AT&T will pay $60 million to settle the government's allegation that it misled customers of unlimited-data plans by slowing down service for heavy users. The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that AT&T will automatically provide partial refunds to customers who…
Judge Issues Gag Order in Kamile McKinney Murder Trial
A judge is ordering lawyers to quit talking to the media about the case 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney who authorities say was kidnapped and killed. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones issued a gag order Tuesday in the cases against…
Montgomery Police Charge Man with Armed Robbery
MPD charged Tevin Booker, 23, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a business that occurred on Nov. 3. The robbery happened in the 5400 block of Wares Ferry Road. The adult male suspect robbed the business of…
Parole Hearings Resume After Two-Month Halt
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is resuming parole hearings after a two-month stoppage. The newly appointed director of the agency, Charlie Graddick, at a press conference Monday, said the board will hold regular hearings beginning Tuesday. The former…
Morning Pledge: Pine Level Elementary School-Ms. Sharpe’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Sharpe’s 2nd grade class at Pine Level Elementary School.
Very Nice Days; Late Week Front Brings Rain and Cooler Temps
An inverted trough over eastern portions of the state could squeeze out a few showers early this morning; rainfall will be light and spotty, and most locations will be remaining dry. Today…
Montgomery Church Holds Prayer Vigil for Aniah Blanchard
A prayer vigil was held for missing student Aniah Blanchard Monday evening at Open Door Christian Faith Worship Center. The church is calling on God, and leaning on faith that Aniah will be…
