Just a Hint of Fall
The lower humidity levels are such a nice treat for July in Alabama and for today and tomorrow expect sunny and dry days to continue. Highs will be in the lower 90s…
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? Sony Playstation VUE Review
This year as many as 4 million Americans may cut the cable or satellite cord to save money. They may be in for a big surprise, streaming content from one of the…
Montgomery Man Faces Life in Prison for Murder He Committed at 16
Rodriguez Reed has been found guilty of the murder of Ladarion Thompson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today. In the early morning hours of December 21, 2014, Reed got into an argument with Thompson at the Citgo Station on Day…
Stolen Tow Truck Being Used to Steal Another Vehicle
On Saturday, July 20, Montgomery police responded to the 100 block of Eastdale Road South in reference to a report of a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the vehicle stolen was a tow truck from JB's Tire and Auto. They…
What the Tech? Equifax Data Breach
One way to look at the Equifax data breach is if you weren't affected, your neighbor probably was. Almost half the US population can file a claim to receive part of…
What the Tech? Filling Out Online Surveys
Your friends on Facebook might not care much for your opinions, but companies do. And they'll pay you for your time and your answers. But how much can you expect to make…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Genius
"Rocket Man" by Elton John is one of the most misunderstood songs of all time. Is he singing, "burning up the fuselage at home"? or "burning down the fuse of…
What the Tech? FaceApp Privacy
An app that went viral this week is now making a lot of people worry about their privacy and how their images might be used without their knowledge. FaceApp has been around…
What the Tech? See New Emoji
Apple and Google unveiled their new emoji coming to devices later this year. The two companies released around 60 emoji based on the ones approved by the Unicode Consortium earlier this year.…
What the Tech? Using Augmented Reality to Shop
One of the hardest things to do shopping online is picturing how the item really looks. You're only going by the photos. This is especially difficult if you're buying furniture or a…
