

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.
Unskippable YouTube Ads Just Got A Long Longer On Smart TVs
If, like so many others, you tend to watch YouTube on a smart TV, you could be about to find that the time you have to wait before you can…
AMC Networks Drops ‘Networks’ From Name With ‘AMC Global Media’ Rebrand Designed To Reflect Streaming Impact
AMC Networks is no more. The company has opted to rebrand as AMC Global Media, resulting in the dropping of ‘Networks‘ from its name. Key Takeaways While AMC Networks clearly…
Sling Launches $20 ‘Essentials’ Plan With ESPN, Disney Channel, and More
Sling TV’s selection of live TV packages just got a little bigger. The live TV service has now launched a new ‘Essentials’ package, priced at $19.99 a month. Key Takeaways…
DirecTV Makes Apple TV App Navigation Easier With Wrap-Around Scrolling
If you subscribe to DirecTV, and access the service on an Apple TV player, a new update is now in the process of rolling out. While the update includes a…
Great American Media Partners With Minivela Ahead Of Pure Flix Familia Launch
A new partnership between Great American Media and Minivela will help power the launch and expansion of Pure Flix Familia, a new Spanish-language and bilingual platform dedicated to faith- and…
New DirecTV Customers Save $35 On Select Signature Packages
If you’ve been considering signing up to DirecTV, the live TV service is currently offering a $35 discount on the first month of select live TV packages. The discount reduces…
Netflix Playground Launches As An Ad-Free Gaming App For Kids
While Netflix is already a primary streaming destination for movies and series, the service has been steadily expanding into the game-streaming space in recent years. Netflix Playground is the latest…
Prime Video Adds Sign Language Support For More Originals
Prime Video has added American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) support for another 18 Originals. The latest additions now mean Prime Video offers sign language interpretation for…
Tubi Partners With ChatGPT To Help You Find New Content To Stream
The free streaming service Tubi has partnered with ChatGPT to make it easier for those using the AI chatbot to find content to watch. The launch of an app inside…
What To Watch This Weekend: Love on the Spectrum, Your Friends & Neighbors, and More Now Streaming (April 3, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, season four of Love on the Spectrum, and…
Pluto TV Launches April Ghouls Collection For Horror Fans
It’s officially ‘Halfway to Halloween’ season and to celebrate Pluto TV has launched a new ‘April Ghouls’ collection featuring popular horror and supernatural series and movies. Key Takeaways While Pluto…
Netflix In April 2026: Love on the Spectrum, Big Mistakes, Man on Fire, and Everything Else New To Watch This Month
Netflix provides access to a wide variety of movies, shows, and specials, and new titles are added every month. Here’s a look at everything coming to the streaming service in…
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