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

Has GameStop Caught Lightning in a Bottle?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Video game retailer GameStop (GME) piled up cash selling subscriptions to the Call of Duty Elite service, but it can't count on such blockbusters consistently.

Thursday Apple Rumors — iPad Tops Kids’ Holiday Wish Lists

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

For kids ages 6 to 12, Apple's iPad and iPhone are the gifts to get this holiday season, according to a Nielsen survey.

Amazon Phone for 2012 Holiday Season?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

A dominant holiday season player, analysts believe Amazon is already looking ahead to Christmas 2012 ... with plans to develop a smartphone.

3 Sci-Fi Projects Coming Out of Google X

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Once upon a time, Google's search engine sounded like pure science fiction. Now, the company's Google X facility is tinkering with these futuristic projects.

Electronics Retail Owes Apple, iPhone 4S a Big ‘Thank You’

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Electronics retail sales were up 3.7% year-over-year, with a big push from Apple's iPhone 4S. Of course, Apple has a history of pumping up the metric.

Wednesday Apple Rumors — Google Revealing Music Store

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Google (GOOG) is expected to kick off its music store, to compete with iTunes, on Wednesday with a smash event in Los Angeles.

Tuesday Apple Rumors — Apple Dividend Under Cook?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

One analyst thinks Tim Cook might finally steer Apple toward paying out a quarterly dividend. See what yield the company could afford.

Who’s Making Money on the Ever-Growing App Market?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

The already-large app market should do nothing but boom in coming years -- who will profit (and how much) isn't as concrete.

UltraViolet, Flixster Won’t Save Movie Sales

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Warner Bros. and others are hoping new technologies will revive disc-based sales, but several trends show their efforts would be better spent elsewhere.

Monday Apple Rumors — iPhone 5 Was Real, but Ditched

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple did make a new, redesigned iPhone 5 -- which was thinner and included a larger screen -- but, the project was canceled this summer.

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