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

Tablet Computers and Smartphone Market Key to Reversing PC Game Sales Slump

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Research firm NPD Group has reported that digital PC games purchased via download have outpaced traditional retail in the first six months of 2010. You'd think this would mean the smartphone and tablet PC revolution that started with the iPad and iPhone would result in breakout video game sales for these mobile devices. However, sales revenues for PC games were off by -21% in the first half of 2010, and unit sales were down -14% over last year. That means PC game manufacturers have to figure out how to tap into the smartphone and tablet PC markets in a hurry to stop the slump

Nokia (NOK) Twist Fails to Compete With Apple, Motorola

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Last week, Nokia released its latest smartphone, the 7705 Twist, a device that is an amalgam of features from competing products. The Twist features the same small square form of Apple's new iPod Nano, albeit slightly larger.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – No Next-Gen iPad for Christmas?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple's next-generation iPad won't be out for Christmas and will release in 2011's first quarter, suppliers say.

Microsoft Expects to Sell 3 Million Kinect Game Systems at Launch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Microsoft expects to sell 3 million Kinect systems at November launch.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – Yahoo! Trashes Apple Ad Initiative

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), not done dominating Apple headlines, unveiled a preview version of Flash with support for 64-bit operating systems including Mac OS X.

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