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 Tech Giants, 3 New CEOs, One Future

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 23, 2012

Recently installed leaders at HP, RIM, and Yahoo have their work cut out for them as they navigate a reconfigured tech landscape.

Monday Apple Rumors: A Big Weekend for Interactive Textbooks

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 23, 2012

Apple customers downloaded about 350,000 interactive textbooks over the weekend, reports say, while the iBooks Author app had 90,000 customers.

Pluses and Minuses in Apple’s iBooks 2 Textbook Equation

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 20, 2012

Apple's iBooks 2 and iBooks Author textbook initiatives could boost sales of the iPad, and they're more likely to help rather than hurt major publishers.

Friday Apple Rumors: Amazon Trims Kindle Fire Production in Advance of iPad 3 Launch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 20, 2012

With the launch of Apple's iPad 3 in the offing, Amazon will cut production of the Kindle Fire in half, sources in the AMZN supply chain say.

Why the Great Video Game Recession Is Actually a Migration

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 19, 2012

Although interest in video games is still robust, sales of games and consoles have shrunk, indicating a shift toward offerings online and on mobile platforms.