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

Monday Apple Rumors: A New System to Thwart Reservation Scalpers in Hong Kong

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple rolls out a new online system designed to thwart reservation scalpers in Hong Kong, where iPhone customers have battled scalpers at retail outlets.

3 Possible Futures for Motorola Mobility

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Motorola Mobility’s new owner, Google, has been cagey about what it will do with the device maker, but it has some interesting options.

Friday Apple Rumors: CEO Refutes Reports of Labor Abuse by Manufacturing Partners

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Amid reports of labor abuses among Apple's manufacturing partners in China, CEO Tim Cook refutes the accusations in an email to employees.

Netflix and Amazon: A Streaming Price War?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

When Amazon spins off its Amazon Prime streaming-video service into a standalone offering, it may be cheaper than Netflix's.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Even after Verizon Got the iPhone, AT&T Retained Subscribers

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Investors expected AT&T might lose subscribers once Verizon got the iPhone, AT&T's 4Q results show it retained customers and a solid share of iPhone sales.

6 Companies That Stand to Win Big From the Academy Awards

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Best Picture awards can turn little-budget films into blockbusters and revitalize slumping ticket sales. From Disney to Sony, here are six who could profit from a win.

Nike’s FuelBand Could Become Big Business

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

FuelBand, a motion-tracking bracelet from Nike+ that awards "NikeFuel" credits for physical activity and tracks them on the iPhone, has the makings of a hit.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhone-Powered Earnings Boost AAPL Expectations

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple's bust-out-of-the-blocks 4Q earnings prompt analysts to boost their AAPL share-price expectations, with at least one price target set at $670.

Lumia’s Successes and Challenges

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

A product of Microsoft and Nokia’s new partnership, the Lumia smartphone has done well in foreign markets but will face major headwinds in the U.S.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Defending Apple Patents Is Big Business

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple has a valuable patent library, but defending it aggressively isn't cheap.

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