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

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – China to Offer In-Store iPad Jailbreaking?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple's anti-jailbreaking policies take a hit in the international market as the official Chinese carrier of the iPhone and iPad begin offering in-store jailbreaking for both devices. Also more details on the ultra-tiny iPod Nano and its big brother, the new iPod Touch, come out. Finally, a new app turns the Apple's mobile devices into versatile remote controllers.

Google (GOOG) Brings Major Hollywood Movies to YouTube

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

According to a report at the Financial Times, the ever-popular, Google-owned video hosting website YouTube will begin offering pay-per-view rentals of major Hollywood films in the near future. The unnamed on-demand service will be rolled out to American Internet users before an international launch. While pricing may change prior to launch, streaming movies will cost $5 per viewing.

Target (TGT) Emphasizes Service Over Sales to Boost Profits

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

While Walmart (NYSE: WMT) watched their revenues drop for the fifth consecutive period in the second quarter of 2010, big box competitor Target (NYSE: TGT) has been weathering the low-spending storm with good earnings and sales.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors –Qualcomm Wants an ‘iPhone Guru’

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 27. The closer Apple Inc.'s big media event in San Francisco comes, the more details about the new iPod line seem to leak out. Meanwhile, technology manufacturer Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) posts a job listing that all but confirms the CDMA iPhone.

Dell Inc. Stumbles into Smartphones With Aero Handset

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) made lots of headlines in the last week due to its bidding war with Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HPQ) over data storage firm 3Par (NYSE: PAR). Whoever wins the company, the buyout story is even more proof that Dell is not afraid to take risks. But that could work for or against the company, particularly when it comes to new product launches like its Aero smartphone.

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