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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: Your iPhone can help you with your laundry
Your iPhone can help make sense of confusing laundry label symbols.
What the Tech: Why you need to install an iOS 17 security update
An important security update is now available for most iPhones that prevents someone from stealing your device and locking you out of your Apple Account.
What the Tech: Beware of the “Look Who Died” Facebook scam
Since the post or message appears to come from a friend you might think nothing about clicking on it for more information.
House Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggesting it will be “dead on arrival” in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson took a strong stand Friday against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
What’s Happening: January 26-28
Even if you have to dodge some raindrops, there's still plenty to get out and do in the River Region this weekend!
Alabama executes Kenneth Smith with nitrogen gas, the first time the method has been used in the U.S.
Kenneth Smith's execution by nitrogen hypoxia marked the first time that a new execution method has been used in the U.S. since lethal injection was introduced in 1982.
Elmore County Student signs to Faulkner for fishing
Elmore County Senior Matthew Bennett signs to Faulkner University for fishing.
Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick.
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision in a news conference on campus, four days after the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won The American Express.
