What the Tech? 23andMe data leak
Multiple reports found a threat actor advertising the stolen profiles on the Dark Web asking for thousands of dollars from anyone interested in purchasing the usernames and passwords.
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? Use secret codes to help you navigate Netflix
How many times do you scroll through the menu on Netflix and can't find something new to watch?
What the Tech? App of the Day: Kitchen Pal
The app Kitchen Pal not only helps save money but cuts down on food waste by helping you keep an inventory of what food you already have.
“Little Amal” visits Alabama to raise awareness of child refugees
A 12-foot tall puppet named "Little Amal" is visiting Montgomery and Selma to raise awareness of the plight of refugees, particularly children.
Pike Road announces new location for high school
Pike Road Schools has announced a revised location for its planned new high school.
Braves flop in Philly for second straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit
A year after the 101-win Braves were eliminated in Game 4 in Philly, this season's 104-win edition suffered the same cruel fate. They scored a total of eight runs in the series.
GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become U.S. House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee
Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to support him.
Hamas practiced in plain sight, posting video of mock attack weeks before border breach
Less than a month before Hamas fighters blew through Israel’s high-tech “Iron Wall” and launched an attack that would leave more than 1,200 Israelis dead, they practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.
No. 22 LSU hosts Auburn Saturday night in Baton Rouge
Auburn is chasing its first conference victory and first triumph over a ranked team this season when the Tigers play LSU in Death Valley.
SEC West leader No. 11 Alabama hosting sliding Arkansas team
Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide want to remain in the driver's seat in the SEC West and keep their national championship hopes alive.
