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: Pictures and iCloud

Can you even imagine the heartbreak of losing every photo you've taken the past two years? 5 years? How about 10 years? Since most everyone uses smartphone cameras to take photos and videos and since no one ever prints those photos on paper, losing them to a simple mistake happens frequently.

What The Tech: App Of The Day Is Foap

Who hasn't thought about making a little money on the side? Whether you're looking to build a nest egg, pay for college, or start your own full-time business, everything you need to get started is likely on your smartphone.

What The Tech: Buying Your Own Domain

When was the last time you Googled yourself? Go ahead and enter your name in a Google search to see what comes up. If you have a unique name or spelling, your Facebook or Twitter account might be in the first few search results.

What the Tech: Apple AirTags

Many police departments across the country have begun getting complaints from citizens reporting that a notification on their iPhone warns they are being secretly tracked, or stalked by someone placing an AirTag in their bag or their car.

What the Tech: Air Tag Trackers

Police departments across the country are getting reports of Apple AirTag trackers being discovered by people who had no idea they were being tracked.

What the Tech: Who’s at Risk from Scammers

Younger generations may shake their heads in disbelief that their parents and grandparents fall for a cyber scam. But maybe those younger people can learn a thing or two about cyber-crime from their elders.

What the Tech: Russia and Tech Companies

While President Biden and allies are stopping tech from getting into Russia, social media is making it very difficult for Russia's state-sponsored news to be shared outside of the country.

What the Tech: Risky Facebook Questions

Maybe you already know it's not a good idea to over-share on social media. Then you find yourself answering one of those lists of questions posted by one of your friends.