What the Tech? Is Your Smart TV Watching You?
Do you have a Roku? Or an Amazon Fire TV device? Millions of homes have not just one but several. On every TV in the house. We can watch Netflix, Amazon…
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? App of the Day: Turo
Would you let a total stranger drive your car or truck? I'd assume many, if not most car owners would say "absolutely not", but if you don't have a…
Gov. Kay Ivey to Attend Selma Job Fair on Thursday
Gov. Kay Ivey will attend the Alabama Department of Labor's regional job fair in Selma on Thursday and give remarks. Alabama News Network is a partner in this job fair. The job fair is being hosted by the Alabama Career…
Envision Montgomery 2040 Draft Plan Unveiling Tonight
The Envision Montgomery 2040 steering committee is scheduled to present its draft plan for the city during an open house tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Montgomery City Hall. According to city officials, the plan is the result of…
Cold Front Moves Through Later Today
TODAY-FRIDAY: The day starts off with clouds and scattered showers, but the rain will come to an end by early afternoon and the sky will gradually clear behind a cold front swinging…
Two Persons of Interest in Kidnapping of Kamille McKinney Face Unrelated Charges
The Birmingham Police Department says that the two persons of interest have been arrested on unrelated charges to the kidnapping investigation of Kamille McKinney. During the course of the investigation, detectives interviewed both subjects in relation to the disappearance of…
Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider Venue in MPD Officer Trial
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge has denied the state's motion to reconsider the venue in the case of Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith. Judge P.B. McLaughlin handed down the ruling Tuesday. In…
Two Injured in Eastdale Apartments Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a apartment fire on the 5600 block of Eddins Road. Authorities say they found two upstairs apartments with visible flames and heavy smoke. Montgomery Fire and Rescue were able to get…
Morning Pledge: Pine Level Elementary School-Ms. Cutler’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Cutler’s 4th grade class at Pine Level Elementary School.
Governor Ivey Offering $5,000 Reward in 3-Year-Old Girl Kidnapping Case
Governor Kay Ivey is offering a $5,000 award for information leading to an arrest in the kidnapping case involving 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney. McKinney was kidnapped from a birthday party in the…
