
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…
YouTube TV Randomly Offering $44.99 Deal to New Customers
New users can save up to $20 on at least the first month of a subscription, although location and even the device might matter.
YouTube TV Doesn’t Carry Bally Sports (& Probably Won’t)
YouTube TV is unlikely to carry Bally Sports. If it was, Fox Sports RSNs wouldn’t have been dropped in the first place.
Discovery+ Now Available on Xfinity Flex (& Coming to X1 Soon)
The Discovery+ streaming service has remained unavailable on Comcast’s Xfinity Flex and X1, but that’s now changing starting with Flex.
How to Watch Sling TV on a MacBook
While there’s no Sling TV macOS app, there are options for streaming Sling on a MacBook or Mac computer.
Philo Supported Devices: Compatible Smart TVs, Players & More (2026)
The affordable live TV streaming service Philo comes with support for a number of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, phones, tablets, and more. However, there are some devices that…
Sling TV Subscribers Lose NBC Regional Sports Networks
After initially warning subscribers in early March, NBC regional sports networks have now been dropped from Sling TV’s channel lineup.
TVision Live & Vibe Subscribers Won’t Be Charged for April
TVision Live and Vibe subscribers do need to look for a new live TV service, but they won’t need to worry about April’s payment.
TVision: How To Switch to YouTube TV & What to Know Before You Do
TVision subscribers can switch to YouTube TV and save $10 on the monthly cost. Here’s what you need to know.
TVision Live & Vibe Being Replaced with YouTube TV & Philo
TVision Live and Vibe plans are already coming to an end with T-Mobile offering discounted YouTube TV and Philo plans instead.
Bally Sports: What Happened to Fox Sports?
Some Fox Sports channels and RSNs have been rebranded as Bally Sports, along with the Android and iOS apps.
Prime Video: Yankees Games Prime Members Can Watch for Free
Prime Video is streaming 21 New York Yankees games at no additional cost to Prime Members, with YES Network’s help.
HBO Max Subscribers Can Now Upload Their Own Profile Photos
HBO Max subscribers can now personalize their streaming experience a little more by uploading their own profile photos and images.
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