What The Tech App of the Day: ElevenReader
ElevenReader is a free app from AI company ElevenLabs that turns written material into remarkably realistic audio.
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
Action 8 News i-Team: 25 years later, still no answers on who killed Shannon Paulk
August 16, 2026, marks 25 years since 11-year-old Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Prattville neighborhood and was later found dead. A quarter-century later, her killer has still not been caught.
WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner makes history
If you heard a familiar voice calling the Montgomery Biscuits game, it was WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner, who also made history.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered serious injuries after being shot in Montgomery.
31st Annual Buckmasters returns to Montgomery
The annual Buckmasters Expo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, giving hunting, fishing and outdoor lovers a place to see the latest gear and watch some exciting events.
Iconic Chris’ Hotdogs celebrates dramatically improved health score
Chris' Hotdogs is a landmark Montgomery restaurant institution that has not only celebrated 100 years in business, but now a dramatically improved health score.
Special U.S. flag display for vision-impaired veterans unveiled in Montgomery
Members of five chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution have unveiled a U.S. flag display at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center for visually-impaired veterans.
Brundidge man killed in ATV crash in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) - A Brundidge man has been killed after crashing an ATV in Coffee County. Alabama State Troopers say 41-year-old Joshua Roberts was riding the ATV at about 1:45AM today when it hit a deer. He was…
Two-A-Day High School Football Previews: Jaguars look to build a winning culture in 2026
The JAG Jaguars are headed into the 2026 season with clear expectations for themselves, as they look to be competitive in each game and build a winning culture.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting that he trailed the executive and gunned him down on a New York City street in 2024.
