
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…
tvOS 17 Lets You Restore A Problematic Apple TV Player With An iPhone
If an Apple TV player is running on tvOS 17 and encountering a problem, it is now possible to use an iPhone to restore the streaming player.
Max Just Removed The Need For A Live TV Plan To Watch Live Sports On TNT, TBS and TruTV
Max is about to make it much easier to stream live sports on TNT, TBS and TruTV without a live TV plan or switching to a different service.
Max’s New Sports Tier Goes Live Next Month And Is Free Through February
The new Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports Add-On goes live on Max in early October and Max subscribers won’t have to pay until early next year.
LG Begins Rolling Out Upgraded User Experience With LG Channels 3.0
LG Channels 3.0 is now slowly rolling out to eligible TVs and offers an upgraded user experience to users of LG’s free streaming service.
Streaming Dropped To 38.3% Of Total TV Usage In August 2023
Streaming dropped to 38.3% of total TV usage in August 2023, but still had the largest total TV usage share of the month, and by some margin.
ESPN App Now Available On Vizio TVs, Unlocking Access To ESPN+ And Disney Bundle
The ESPN app is now available on Vizio, unlocking the option for smart TV owners to subscribe and watch ESPN Plus or the Disney Bundle.
It Looks Like Disney+ Has Discontinued Its GroupWatch Feature
It looks like Disney Plus has now discontinued GroupWatch, removing the ability to watch movies and shows remotely with friends and family.
tvOS 17 With FaceTime And Other New Features Is Now Available
Apple has now released the latest version of tvOS, unlocking access to all the new Apple TV player features, upgrades, and enhancements.
ABC To Air More Monday Night Football Games During The 2023 Season
ABC will air more Monday Night Football games than usual during the 2023 season. The change won’t impact those who tend to watch MNF on ESPN.
Household Spending On Streaming Subscriptions Drops To $73 a Month (Down From $90 In 2021)
According to new research, household spending on streaming services dropped to $73 a month, down 25% when compared to spending in 2021.
New Multi-Year Deal Brings DirecTV And Nexstar Dispute To An End
DirecTV and Nexstar Media Group have reached an agreement, bringing an end to a dispute and guaranteeing the return of the affected channels.
Dish Increasing The Price Of Core Packages Next Month — Here Are The New Rates
Dish is increasing the price of all of its core packages next month, citing rising programming costs as the reason for the latest increases.
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