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?: My Own Voice And Chat GPT

A few weeks ago, we looked at a company that allows you to record and bank your voice in the event that you lose the ability to speak. It’s featured application is for ALS patients, but could it be used for deep fake audio?

What The Tech?: Fathers Day Tech Gifts

Father's day is just around the corner and I hope you've already started looking for ideas. Electronics and tech gadgets are almost always a good choice for dads. Jamey Tucker has rounded up a few of his favorite tech gadgets for dads who love music and movies.

What The Tech?: Look Who Died Scam

A Facebook scam that dates back years is making another round of appearances in posts and messages. Law enforcement agencies are alerting Facebook users of what's being referred to as the "Look who died scam".

What The Tech?: Kids And Social Media

On Tuesday the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an advisory about the risks social media has on children, tweens, and teens. The report cited multiple research papers and calls on parents and kids to be aware of the risks.

What The Tech: Water Llama

Everyone feels that we should drink more water and it's even more important during the summer months when we sweat out the hydration our bodies need. The trouble is most people don't know how much water they should drink and we need to be reminded

What The Tech: Mothers Day Tech Gifts

Mother's Day is a few days away and if you haven't started thinking about a gift, you might not want to wait much longer. Jamey Tucker has rounded up a few tech gift ideas for mom that'll totally surprise her.

What The Tech?: Tax Refund Thefts

Mailbox thefts have been on the rise for years and tax season is a prime opportunity for crooks to quickly take what is yours. Jamey Tucker says a few steps can protect you and your money. 

What The Tech?: Phone Storage

Smartphones are now the primary camera for most people. It's also the primary way we listen to music, watch videos, send and receive photos, and play games. All that eats up storage so you see this when we go to take a picture or record a video. Before you go on vacation or attend graduation, you should know how much space you'll need.

What The Tech?: Emergency ID

Imagine being out and finding someone who needs immediate medical help. You don't know if they've had a heart attack or a stroke. You reach for their phone but it's locked. Jamey Tucker shows us how a life-saving feature can be used if it's set up ahead of time.

What The Tech: Facebook Settlement

If you have or had a Facebook account at any time in the past 16 years, you're entitled to part of a $725 million dollar class action lawsuit settlement.