
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Peacock To Stream More Premier League Games Live, But Still Not All
With the new Premier League season kicking off next month, more matches will be available to watch live on Peacock without a TV subscription.
AT&T TV Rebrand? DirecTV Stream Wants You To “Get Your TV Together”
AT&T is likely to rebrand its AT&T TV live TV streaming service as ‘DirecTV Stream’ with a new logo and “get your TV together” slogan.
ESPN+ Subscription to Cost $6.99 per Month in August: Confirmed
After already encountering a price increase, the cost of an ESPN+ subscription will go up by an additional $1 per month starting in August.
Roku & YouTube TV Dispute: What Happened & Will a Deal Be Agreed?
A Roku and YouTube dispute resulted in device users losing access to the YouTube TV app. The question now is, will a deal will be agreed?
Peacock with Xfinity: How to Sign In & Watch on X1, Flex or the Website
Xfinity customers can sign in to Peacock on their X1, Flex or though the service’s website and take advantage of a free Premium subscription.
Reminder: Sling TV’s 1-Year Price Guarantee Ends August 1
Last year, Sling TV announced a one-year price guarantee for existing subscribers. With August now approaching, the price lock is due to end.
Sling Blue & Orange: You Can Switch Between Plans At Any Time for Free
For any Sling TV subscribers that are unaware, you can switch between the Blue and Orange live TV plans at any time, and at no extra cost.
AT&T TV Likely To Be Rebranded As DirecTV Stream
AT&T TV looks likely to be rebranded as DirecTV Stream, following the many other name changes the service has gone through over the years.
No, YouTube TV Is Not Free With Amazon Prime
YouTube TV is not free for Amazon Prime members and the two subscriptions cannot be bundled together unlike with some other services.
YouTube TV Picture Quality: How to Make Changes & Common Issues
How to check the current picture quality settings and make changes to stop YouTube TV from automatically lowering the quality of videos.
YouTube TV 5.1 Surround Sound Limited to On-Demand Videos
YouTube TV previously confirmed 5.1 Dolby surround sound was rolling out to all members, but it looks like it only applies to video on-demand.
No Discovery+ On Vizio Smart TV? Try Amazon, AirPlay & Chromecast
Although there’s no Discovery+ app available to download on a Vizio TV, Prime Video Channels, AirPlay or Chromecast might be able to help.
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