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…
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? Amazon Prime Day Problems
Many Amazon customers had trouble placing orders and shopping on day one of Amazon Prime Day. Here's what's happening: A customer goes to make a purchase and instead of getting a…
New Hampshire Teen Undergoing Gender Reassignment Surgery Called ‘Pioneer’
A high school student in New Hampshire is being called a 'pioneer' after becoming one of the youngest people to undergo gender reassignment surgery. But her long and challenging journey began when she was just a child. At 17 years…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Hooked
We may not have time to sit down to read a book, but we've all got time for a text message. That's the idea behind a creative app called…
What the Tech? Amazon Prime Day
If you're one of the 100 million Amazon Prime members ready to shop, you may be priming yourself for the 5th annual Prime Shopping Day (this year it's actually a 2-day event). Last…
What the Tech? Robot Bowling
An amazing video of a supposed robot throwing a strike with a bowling ball has Twitter and Facebook users wide-eyed. The video appears to show a large robot at a bowling alley, picking…
Jack’s Opening Newest Restaurant in Troy on July 29
Jack’s is opening one of its newest stores in Troy. The new Jack’s, located at 1250 US Highway 231, Troy, AL 36081, will open at 5:00 a.m. on July 29. The grand opening celebration, “Five Days of Jack’s,” will run…
Robbery Turned Homicide at Brundidge Gas Station
Brundidge police officers are investigating a murder after a gas station clerk was found shot to death early Wednesday morning. The homicide happened inside the Gulf gas station off Highway 10. Neil Purush Kumar has…
White Professor Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Historically Black College
A white professor at historically black Tuskegee University says he's suing the school, claiming he's been denied the salary he deserves because of discrimination. Physics professor Marshall Burns says he hasn't considered leaving Tuskegee because he loves teaching students. He…
Watch: Robert Mueller Testimony in Washington, DC
Former special counsel Robert Mueller, is sworn in before he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew…
