Anthony John Agnello

Anthony John Agnello

Consumer and Technology Writer

Anthony John Agnello is a financial journalist, tech writer and critic. He joined InvestorPlace.com as a contributing writer in June 2010.

Anthony began covering the entertainment and technology industries in 2004, and has a keen eye for how artistic movements and consumer tastes can lead to dramatic industry shifts.

His byline has appeared in a wide range of publications and websites including MTV, Electronic Gaming Monthly, The Onion AV Club, The Escapist, 1UP.com, Game Pro and Nerve.com.

Recent Articles

3 Major Business Developments at the 2012 Game Developers Conference

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Three major business developments at the Game Developers Conference are attracting plenty of attention. We discuss them here.

Apple Finally Goes 4G With New iPad, Announces More New Products

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple finally introduces its new iPad. Main attractions include a high-resolution screen and compatibility with high-speed 4G LTE wireless networks.

How Apple, Google, Amazon, and Sony Will Keep the Music Industry Growing

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

The music industry, that lonesome first casualty of the 21st century’s digital media revolution, is actually alive and kicking. Back in October, Nielsen Soundscan reported…

Will Time Warner’s Capped-Video Option Help Save Cable?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Many people prefer to stream video online, and it’s not clear Time Warner Cable's rate discount on data-capped service will lure them back to cable.

3 Big Challenges to Microsoft’s Windows 8

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Microsoft's new operating system is designed to be versatile, but could face resistance from the many Windows users who prefer the familiar over the untested.

A Year Later: 10 Companies Hit Hard By the Japanese Earthquake

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Even a year later, numerous companies still feel the effects of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Here's a look at the businesses, and where they stand now.

Trade E-Books Find Their Way

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Will mass-market trade paperbacks be supplanted by their e-book cousins? Sale figures suggest the shift is well under way.

Life at Netflix after Starz

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

With Starz movie content disappearing from Netflix, Netflix will face some unhappy subscribers even though it still has a lot of content to offer.

Facebook Gamers Are a Dwindling Breed

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

A new report says the number of active users who play social games fell by half last year, so Facebook and Zynga need to innovate to reignite growth.

Nokia, Microsoft Aim to Shore Up Market Share with a Budget Smartphone

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

One of the newest Nokia smartphones running Windows, the Lumia 610, is aimed at emerging markets, a sector Nokia once ruled.

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