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

Will Google Make the Most of Android in Emerging Markets?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Smartphones with the Android operating system will take 80% of Asian and African markets by 2015, NPD says. Will Google cash in on Android dominance?

Friday Apple Rumors: Less AAPL Access for NY Times, Sources Say

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

After the New York Times reported on Foxconn factory operations in China, Apple, to no one's surprise, is said to be granting less access to the Times.

3 Ways the Next Xbox Could Change the Entertainment Industry

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

It might not release until after 2013, but Microsoft's next Xbox gaming console already has people talking about how it could change the video game industry.

Thursday Apple Rumors: AAPL Introduces Its New OS—Mountain Lion

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple unveiled its new operating system, Mountain Lion, whose features include integration of Twitter and functions like those of Apple mobile devices.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn Conditions Above Average, Early Findings Show

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

The president of the group auditing labor conditions at Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn's factory in China called the facility first-class.

IAC’s Aereo Is a Bold, Risky Move in Streaming Local TV

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Aereo, a streaming service announced by IAC, aims to deliver programming from major networks and many cable channels, if it can survive likely legal challenges.

Activision’s ‘Skylanders’ Game Harvests Big Profits from the Virtual World

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Activision’s "Skylanders" video game features plastic figures that can electronically “port” into the action, and it's profitability should delight retailers.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: AAPL Explores Merits of a Smaller iPad, Sources Say

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

AAPL continues to explore the merits of a smaller iPad, including an 8-inch version of the device, sources say.

How Sustainable Is GameStop’s Digital Sales Scheme?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Some might assume GameStop’s bricks-and-mortar model will soon disappear, but the company still makes plenty of money on in-store trade-ins for digital goods.

Monday Apple Rumors: Name Dispute Prompts China to Remove iPads from Stores

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Siding with the plaintiff in a licensing dispute over use of the name iPad, Chinese authorities have begun removing iPads from stores in China.

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