Jamey Tucker
Reporter
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Jamey Tucker has worked in television news for stations across the South for over 25 years. A graduate of Carson Newman University Jamey has worked as a news anchor and reporter in Huntsville, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee. Jamey is one of the first reporters in the country covering the consumer technology beat.
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Students discovered Chat GPT less than a year ago. In January, students discovered how technology could help with schoolwork and shared what they found with other students.
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Whether it’s a new car or a phone, you need to think about how to get the most for the old one. Is it trading it in or selling it to someone else?
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This app was released in August and works similarly to BeReal in that all users get a notification and prompt to take a photo and selfie at the exact same time.
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iOS 17 is available, and while many people know about most of the new standout features, there is one change that Apple hasn’t mentioned.
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Is it worth upgrading now or waiting until next year? Here are some of the highlights from Apple’s new devices.
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There’s a reason a TV show is considered a classic. They were really good for their time, and everybody watched them because there was no cable TV.
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Grammarly is a web browser extension that corrects misspellings, subject-verb agreement, and other grammar mistakes.
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You want to pay just for the internet speed you need, and many people are just jumping into “I want the fastest I can get” which may be a mistake.
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Even if you’re not planning to get the new iPhone 15, you can still get new features on the iPhone you have now.
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Many people are sharing some of the things they have automated using these plastic tags by tapping them with their phones. Who doesn’t want to do something like that?
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Milanote works on iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Macs, and PCs. No matter how you open Milanote later and on which device, you’ll find the saved articles.
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Now NFC tags are in the mainstream, allowing users to control smart home devices and run shortcuts they create on iPhones and Android devices.
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Whether it’s in a stadium parking lot or in someone’s backyard, parties that involve food, drinks, and entertainment can use some new portable technology.
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Most TVs right out of the box are not optimized for watching in a home. To get the best picture in your home, grab your remote and go to your TV settings to make a few tweaks.
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Socratic is a Google app built for Android and iOS devices that helps students get right to the question they need help with, and find solutions.
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Apple updated its safety information, warning iPhone users that many people are putting themselves at risk by charging their phones incorrectly.
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Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, and heat waves can knock out power for hours or even days.
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According to its mid-year phone scam report, the app Robokiller says Americans received around 78 billion robo-texts in the first half of 2023.
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How many times do you have trouble understanding dialogue while watching a show on Netflix or Amazon?
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As college students return to the classroom this week, mom and dad can go off to college themselves without leaving home.
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If you’re not getting the speed that you need, there are a few things you can do to improve your home WiFi and keep everything playing at once with no buffering.
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By now, you probably have a few old smartphones and tablets around the house. Here are six genius ways to use old phones and tablets.
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There are several ways to contact 911 from a smartphone, such as tapping a button for “Emergency” on a locked phone, or repeatedly pressing the side buttons.
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A Facebook post is going viral that is not a hoax. By copying, pasting, and posting the update, you’ll bypass Facebook’s algorithm that shows updates from only 25 friends.
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The app Taste eliminates the need to do that and suggests movies and shows you’ll probably enjoy by matching you with people with the same taste in movies as you.
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One of the fastest-growing categories of electronics is pet tech, and these gadgets are designed to help you while keeping your pet entertained.
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We’ll make an argument that parents need back-to-school supplies too. Gadgets to make letting the kids go off to college and helping mom and dad sleep at night.
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A laptop is just one tool every kid is going to need to take off to college, but today’s laptops need accessories.
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There’s an excellent chance if you ask your college-bound student what kind of computer they want, they’ll say a Macbook. Here’s what you need to know.
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Millions of people have cut the cable and satellite cord over the past few years. Many people do not know that TV Guide has a mobile app and website that does the same thing.
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Apple makes a big deal about certain features of the iPhone and iOS. You might refer to these as “I was today years old when I found out my iPhone does these things.”
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Recently, many kids have shared TikTok videos showing how they’re getting around those time limits.
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A deadline is fast approaching for Facebook users wanting to claim a share of a $725 million settlement. This settlement is part of a $5 billion fine Meta is ordered to pay.
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We found another browser option that’s perfect for certain times when we need to concentrate on a project or research. It’s Firefox Focus for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
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If you’ve ever wondered which streaming device is right for you, we’ve got you covered. The best streaming device is different for different people.
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If you have a smart TV, do you need a streaming device? Amazon Firestick, Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV devices are popular, but are they necessary?
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How do you find out what they’re worth? There are websites devoted to putting value on Barbie dolls, but you need to know which one you have.
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Twitter owner Elon Musk announced that Twitter will now be known as “X”. On the Twitter homepage, the bird logo is replaced simply with the letter X.
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An estimated half-million people in the United States use American Sign Language. We found a smartphone app that takes what you say and translates it to ASL in a clever and cool way.
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Despite TV’s getting better with more functionality, brighter pictures, and more features, prices for some TVs have dropped thousands of dollars in the past few years.
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It’s a big change for Netflix subscribers who are fine with watching on only one device and those who didn’t want to pay for higher-priced plans.
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Just place one of the stickers on the charging brick and scan it with the app and then enter what the charger goes to. Then, take a photo of the gadget.
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Did you pull the trigger on an Amazon Prime lightning deal? Before you return it for a refund, you may want to reconsider.
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A new app called “Goblin Tools”, was developed to help neurodivergent brains do some of the things they typically have trouble with.
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Anytime Apple releases a new version of its iOS for iPhone, people are ready to download and start using the new features. And why not?
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The Federal Trade Commission says sales events give scammers a huge opportunity to take advantage of shoppers’ anticipation to steal their money and data through “imposter scams.”
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As online shopping grows, so do so-called porch pirates. How can you stop something that happens so fast?
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Another week and another company launches a Twitter-type social platform. Here’s what you need to know before FOMO (fear of missing out) forces you to download and install it.
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Amazon Prime Day is one of the busiest online shopping days of the year.
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Amazon Prime Day is less than a week away. Naturally, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers want to get a slice by holding their own summer sales holiday.
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