
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…
Amazon Confirms Ads Are Coming To Prime Video Early Next Year
Amazon has confirmed ads are coming to Prime Video early next year, and all existing subscribers will have to pay extra to go ad-free.
Paramount Plus Brings Back Peak Screaming For Halloween 2023
With the Paramount Plus Peak Screaming collection available now, you don’t have to wait until next month to get into the Halloween spirit.
Vizio Launches New Quantum And Quantum Pro 4K QLED Smart TVs
Vizio’s new Quantum 4K QLED TVs are available to buy starting today, and new Quantum Pro models are set to go on sale in the coming weeks.
Streaming Viewers More Likely To Be Watching With Others: Study
Streaming TV viewers are more likely to be watching with others, and more likely to pay attention, according to a new viewer attention study.
Philo Experiencing Issues With ID, TLC, And Other Discovery-Owned Channels
Philo is currently dealing with a technical issue that’s affecting the live feed (and recordings) of a number of Discovery-owned channels.
DirecTV Customers Unlikely to Get Free HBO Legacy Benefit Back
Whether removed in error or intentionally, it seems increasingly unlikely that DirecTV customers will get their free HBO legacy benefit back.
NBC Sports Washington Is Now Monumental Sports Network
Following confirmation earlier this year, the rebranding of NBC Sports Washington to Monumental Sports Network has taken effect today.
New Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is First Player To Get Amazon’s Ambient Experience
The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the first of Amazon’s streaming players to get access to the company’s smart display Ambient Experience.
Buy A New Fire TV Device And Get 6 Months Of MGM+ For Free
In addition to announcing a number of new devices, Amazon confirmed new Fire TV purchases currently come with 6 months of MGM Plus for free.
Amazon’s Latest Fire TV Stick 4K Offers Even Better Performance
The new Fire TV Stick 4K is not Amazon’s most powerful streaming player, but it is a powerful stick-based device, and priced at just $50.
You Can Now Buy A Fire TV Soundbar From Amazon
Amazon’s new Fire TV Soundbar is designed to appeal to those wanting to add an upgraded sound experience to their existing streaming setup.
2023 Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is Amazon’s Most Powerful Fire TV Stick Ever
As part of its 2023 fall hardware event, Amazon announced its new Fire TV Stick 4K Max player with a number of improvements and upgrades.
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