Jamey Tucker

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Jamey Tucker joined the news team as our consumer technology reporter in 2020. He previously worked as a reporter at WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee Jamey was an anchor and reporter for WREG-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. He is one of the first consumer technology reporters in the country for local television.

Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press of 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 Twitter at @jameytucker.

Articles

What the Tech?: Blur Your House

You may have thought it was pretty cool at first. Seeing your house on Google Maps and Google Earth. Now, it's kind of creepy. And putting pictures of private residences online for anyone in the world to see, has reportedly put some people in danger.

What the Tech? Checking for Radon Levels

January is Radon Awareness Month in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends every home be tested for radon gas as it can cause serious health problems including death.

What The Tech: App of the Day – Momento

A lot of people are already struggling to keep their new year's resolutions. One study shows most people break their resolutions by the middle of February. WCCB Charlotte's Jamey Tucker found a smartphone app that might be just what you need to stay on track.

What The Tech: DVD vs Netflix

If you watch movies at home these days, you most likely watched it on Netfix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or another streaming service. Those are all great choices and millions of people subscribe. If you're a serious movie buff, or if you're creating a home theater experience, there is something better. A DVD.

What The Tech?: What is Chat GPT?

Maybe you've heard of a new software program called "ChatGPT". The powerful machine learning tool is being banned from school-issued devices across the country because.. it's too human.

What The Tech?: Wireless Charging

What’s the one thing holding back smart home technology? Batteries. Whether we’re talking about the battery in your smartphone or Bluetooth headphones or the batteries in your smoke detector, they all need charging.

What the Tech: Travel Planning

Planning to take a vacation sometime in 2023? Don't wait too long. Travel experts agree that January is the best time to plan and book any vacation for the coming year.