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

Nokia and RIM Delay, Quietly Release New Smartphones

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Since the summer launches of their respective flagship smartphones, the iPhone 4 and the Droid X, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) have spent the last month discussing other projects. Meanwhile, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) have been on the down low.

Activision Blizzard Says Facebook Top Competitor, Not Electronic Arts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

In an address at the Merrill Lynch Media, Comms and Entertainment Conference, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick made a number of bold claims to the gathered attendees – the least of which was calling out Facebook as more of a competitor than video game studios at Disney (NYSE: DIS), console heavyweight Nintendo (PINK: NTDOY) or software leader Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS).

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Verizon iPhone May Not Prompt Mass AT&T Defection

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

There’s a new report that indicates the Verizon iPhone may not be as rough on AT&T as some think. Also, a new deal points to high def Apple TV and Adobe continues its Flash push on Apple products.

Apple Inc. News – Google Voice App and Digital Newsstand Roll Out

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple further develops its digital publications business with the announcement of a new digital newsstand for iPad and iPhone editions of newspapers and magazines. Also, Google Voice and Google Talk make their way back to the app store thanks to the new app approval process. Finally, the iPhone 4 goes to China.

Facebook Phone Rumors and OnStar Deal Shows Social Media Site’s Ubiquity

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

The latest buzz – outside of any Facebook IPO rumors – is that now, thanks to a new deal with General Motors, your car will be able to automatically update your profile for you. Through the magic of OnStar, your entire network of friends will know when your car has broken down.

Tablet Computers and Smartphone Market Key to Reversing PC Game Sales Slump

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Research firm NPD Group has reported that digital PC games purchased via download have outpaced traditional retail in the first six months of 2010. You'd think this would mean the smartphone and tablet PC revolution that started with the iPad and iPhone would result in breakout video game sales for these mobile devices. However, sales revenues for PC games were off by -21% in the first half of 2010, and unit sales were down -14% over last year. That means PC game manufacturers have to figure out how to tap into the smartphone and tablet PC markets in a hurry to stop the slump

Nokia (NOK) Twist Fails to Compete With Apple, Motorola

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Last week, Nokia released its latest smartphone, the 7705 Twist, a device that is an amalgam of features from competing products. The Twist features the same small square form of Apple's new iPod Nano, albeit slightly larger.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – No Next-Gen iPad for Christmas?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Apple's next-generation iPad won't be out for Christmas and will release in 2011's first quarter, suppliers say.

Microsoft Expects to Sell 3 Million Kinect Game Systems at Launch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Microsoft expects to sell 3 million Kinect systems at November launch.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – Yahoo! Trashes Apple Ad Initiative

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), not done dominating Apple headlines, unveiled a preview version of Flash with support for 64-bit operating systems including Mac OS X.

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