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

Visa, Bank of America Test Smartphone Payments

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Starting this fall, smartphone users will be able to use their handheld devices to pay for purchases at retail checkout counters across the country.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News –Gov’t Mac Sales Soar

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Word is out that a Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone might be further off than we thought. Meanwhile, AAPL hardware is a huge hit with business and government agencies, and the News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS) iPad news service gains steam.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock News – iPad, iPhone Supply Bottlenecks Over

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 20, 2010. Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) subsidiary Time Inc. finally gets its magazines onto the iPad after settling a dispute with Apple. Speaking of the iPad, it appears that Apple is finally producing enough tablets to satisfy demand, and reports indicate that the iPhone 4 should catch up soon.

Gamestop Earnings Raise Fears Retailer is Next Blockbuster

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

GameStop (NASDAQ: GME) stock slumped today after earnings, tracking at just above $18 a share during Friday morning trading. That's nearly a -10% drop since Wednesday, and an almost -34% drop from their $28.52 high in the past year. What happened?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Hints at Radical iPhone Changes

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Though the iPhone 4 is less than two months out of the box, that means its time again to start the rumor mill about the next round of Apple iPhone upgrades for 2011 and beyond. And this goes far beyond the buzz of a handset that is compatible with Verizon (NYSE: VZ). A look at some recent Apple patents reveal some radical changes in the works for the next generation of iPhones. Here are five of the most compelling patents and prospective upgrades:

Netflix Run May Be Over as Streaming Video Expands

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are down about -8% since Tuesday. Yes, that Netflix -- the same video rental service that announced massive second quarter profits in July, the Netflix that is up over +130% since January 1. So what happened?

Google Chrome Tablet Takes on Apple iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and its Chrome tablet are ready for showtime this fall. Meanwhile, rumors swirl about a new 7-inch iPad due soon from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and speculation of a launch date for the Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) tablet contender known as the Blackpad.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Rumors – Will Your Next iPhone Know Your Face?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

Of top interest to Apple fans is likely a new AAPL patent application showing off how future iPhones and iPads will verify user identity by facial, voice, and heartbeat recognition.

THQ uDraw Tablet May Revitalize Nintendo Wii Sales

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) has had a decent summer while the rest of the video game industry has seen sluggish sales. And if a partnership with Nintendo (PINK: NTDOY) on uDraw Studio pans out, THQ stock may really be in business. The pricey Wii hardware that comes with the game could bring big revenue to both video game stocks and turn around sluggish sales for the Nintendo console.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Rumors – iPhone to Employ Near-Field Communication?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer

New iPhone rumors swirl about today from Apple, but rather than new Verizon iPhone chatter we have talk that Apple has begun testing iPhone with near-field communications technology. There's also a double dose of new video content on both the iPhone and iPad.

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