
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.
AT&T TV NOW Decline Continues with Another 219,000 Subscribers Gone
AT&T TV NOW’s latest quarterly results are in and there’s no change overall with even more subscribers leaving the service.
Like Netflix, Apple TV+ Has No Interest in Ads
Apple says subscribers don’t want ads so no ads are coming to Apple TV+.
The TV and Netflix Continue to Dominate Home Video Consumption
New report finds TV still the main device in the home and Netflix the main streaming service.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Updated with Plenty of Fixes, New Remote Support
The latest update is for the 2015 and 2017 SHIELD TV models and comes with plenty of fixes.
You Can Now Buy the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Remote Separately for $29.99
It’s taken its time, but the SHIELD TV Remote can now be purchased without the Android TV device.
Locast’s Free Live TV Streaming Service Arrives in Iowa
Locast now offers residents in Sioux City streaming access to 20 local TV channels.
Apple TV+ Outpacing Disney+ on Subscribers, According to New Data
10 million more subscribers suggests Apple is doing something right.
Netflix Really Has No Intention of Showing You Ads
Ads require too much money and too much data collection, says Netflix CEO.
Netflix Hits 61 Million US Subscribers as Competition Heats Up
Is Netflix starting to feel the pressure from Disney+? It seems so.
You Can Now Download YouTube TV on the Sony PlayStation 4
PlayStation users finally have a replacement for PlayStation Vue.
Americans Paying for 3 or More Subscriptions Is on the Rise, Survey Finds
The US and Europe see continued rise in the number of SVOD subscriptions.
AVOD, SVOD & TVOD: A Simple Explanation
You’re going to hear these used more often so here’s a simple guide on what AVOD, SVOD and TVOD actually mean.
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