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

Google (GOOG) Faces Challenges Taking on Telecom with Google Voice

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Two weeks ago, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) launched its bid to change the phone industry. It wasn’t the announcement of yet another smartphone using the company’s Android operating system. For that matter, Google’s new offering wasn’t even technology new to the telecom market.

Amazon Challenges GameStop With Release-Day Delivery Deals, Retail Expansion

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) wants it all. They want you to pop open your Web browser rather than go to the strip mall. They want you to buy the new James Patterson novel on your Kindle, and download your MP3s from their homepage instead of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) iTunes.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Longer iTunes Samples Face Veto

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Today Apple’s new line of iPods hit retailers. Reviews of both the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch have been very positive. iTunes users shopping AAPL’s online music store on these machines will have to settle for 30-second previews of songs before they buy, though -- longer song samples on iTunes have been delayed by the National Music Publishers Association.

Smartphone War Heats Up as Android Rises and Apple Falls

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: APPL) has much to celebrate going into the Holiday 2010 season. Despite some serious PR issues during its launch window, the iPhone 4 had a tremendous release at the beginning of the summer, selling 1.5 million in its first 24 hours and doubling that number by the end of its two weeks.

Google Inc. (GOOG) Sets Sights on Apple iTunes

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), already nipping at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) on multiple technology fronts, is prepping to take on the Cupertino, Calif., company in their strongest division: digital music and sales.

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