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

Sony’s PSP2 to Feature Touch Pad, HD Graphics

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Where past rumors of a follow up to Sony’s (NYSE: SNE) Playstation Portable handheld video game device have flared up and then quickly died after stern a "no comment" from the technology manufacturer, the most recent talk of a PSP2 refuses to die down.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Verizon Support Preparing for iPhone Bugs?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

A new hiring push at customer service call centers used by Verizon and Apple is the latest sign pointing toward the Verizon iPhone. Meanwhile, Apple is set to open their new billion dollar data center in North Carolina. Finally, Nintendo acknowledges that Steve Jobs's company is the biggest threat to the Nintendo 3DS.

New Kleiner Social Media Fund Finds Partners in Facebook, Zynga

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

With more than twenty businesses in the mobile space receiving capital from Kleiner's iFund, investors are patiently waiting to see which of the stable will be the next ngmoco.

Hewlett-Packard Bets Big on $799 Slate 500 Tablet PC

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

After months of stalled plans, cancelled prototypes, and speculation, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) has finally unveiled their iPad killer, the HP Slate 500.

Mobile Games Gold Rush Continues

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Intel and Electronic Arts are investing heavily in the hot mobile games sector.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – iPads Hot, Apps Ice Cold?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

The iPhone’s long-standing partner AT&T reports strong third quarter earnings thanks to Apple's smartphone, but their press conference showed the company beginning to distance itself from the Cupertino, California-based Apple. A new Nielsen survey shows that while the iPad might be breaking sales records, iPad apps are not.

Netflix Builds On Streaming Online Video

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Netflix, which reported third-quarter earnings gains, is redefining itself as a streaming online video company.

Apple (AAPL) – Debuts App Store, MacBooks, OS Upgrades

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple unveiled its Mac App Store, the OS X 10.7 Lion operating system and new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch MacBook Air laptops.

The iPad May Beat Nintendo at Its Own Game

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

For a technology sector that is arguably only six months old, tablet PCs are quickly overtaking other consumer electronics in people's lives.

Verizon to Sell Samsung Galaxy Tab in November

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Earlier this year, Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) was thought to be preparing their own tablet with help from Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG).

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