

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.
Canela Media Launching ‘Zully’ Vertical Mobile‑First App Later This Year
As part of its 2026 Upfront Event, Canela Media confirmed it will be launching a new Zully micro-series app later this year. According to Canela, Zully is specifically built for…
New to Stream This Week on Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Peacock and More (May 11 – 17)
There are plenty of new titles available to stream this week, and across a variety of popular streaming services including Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Peacock, among others. New on…
Shudder Now Includes Ads, and Costs More to Stream Ad-Free
Shudder is the latest streaming service to launch an ad-supported plan. While the new ad-supported tier offers a way to save, its introduction now means existing subscribers will begin paying…
Free Services Now a “Must-Have” for Almost Half of Regular FAST Users
Free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) continues to gain in popularity, and a new report now suggests access to FAST content is not only desired, but a “must-have” for many users.…
Sling TV Subscribers Dropped Below 1.8 Million in Q1 2026
Sling TV ended the first quarter of 2026 with less than 1.8 million subscribers. The latest update confirms a subscriber drop on the previous quarter and year. What You Need…
DirecTV Launches ‘Best of TV’ Advertising Campaign for Upfronts 2026
DirecTV has launched a new ‘Best of TV‘ advertising campaign to coincide with Upfront Week. More than simply coinciding with the week-long event, the new campaign is designed to showcase…
Amazon Adds Scrollable ‘Clips’ Short-Form Video Feed To Prime Video App
Amazon has now added a Clips short-form video feed to its Prime Video app. The new scrollable feed provides users with another way to find movies and series to watch.…
What To Watch This Weekend: Legends, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Worst Ex Ever, and More Now Streaming (May 8, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including Netflix’s new series Legends, new mystery movie Remarkably Bright Creatures, season three of…
Surfshark Launches Fire TV App For Devices Running Vega OS
To ensure its users get the smoothest and safest experience possible, Surfshark has now launched a new version of its Fire TV app. One that’s specifically designed with Amazon’s Vega…
AMC Global Media Ended Q1 2026 With 10.1 Million Streaming Subscribers
AMC Global Media, formerly AMC Networks, ended the first calendar quarter of 2026 with 10.1 million streaming subscribers. The update confirms a subscriber decline on the previous quarter and year.…
Crunchyroll Drops to Super Low Price as Part of Ani-May 2026 Celebrations
If you’ve been considering signing up to Crunchyroll, now is a good time to do so. The popular anime streaming service has dropped the price of its Fan and Mega…
Victory+ Agrees Second WNBA Deal, This Time With the Atlanta Dream
Victory+ has secured another WNBA deal, and this time with the Atlanta Dream. The streaming platform’s second WNBA deal ensures Dream fans will have another way to watch their team…
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