
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…
NVIDIA SHIELD TV’s Latest Update Makes the Remote Even Better
The latest SHIELD TV update is now rolling out, with plenty of new features.
Roku Doesn’t Charge an Activation Fee (So Don’t Pay)
If you’re ever asked for payment to activate a Roku device or for technical support, don’t pay.
Sling TV ESPN & ‘Error 6-402’ Issues Affecting Subscribers
Sling TV seems to be encountering an issue with ESPN, but it is working on a fix.
Roku Channels Are Disappearing Again, Including Netflix [Update: Fix]
Roku channels are suddenly disappearing for a number of device owners, and this is not the first time.
fuboTV Experiencing Disney & ESPN Issues on Samsung Smart TVs
Besides the cloud DVR issue, fuboTV is also dealing with a Disney and ESPN problem on Samsung smart TVs.
No Android TV Ads on NVIDIA SHIELD Makes Sense, but Will It Last?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV seems to have skipped the new Android TV ads, but for how long?
Disney Plus: How to Cancel via Website, Android or iPhone
If it is time to say goodbye to Disney+ then here’s how to cancel through the website, the Android app, and the iOS app.
Android TV ‘Staff Pick’ Ads Arrive & Users Are Not Happy
Android TV’s new highlights are now rolling out and so far, they are not a fan favorite.
DirecTV Becomes the Latest Movies Anywhere Digital Retailer
Movies Anywhere adds another retailer to its list, and this time it’s DirecTV.
Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ Now Free with Select Verizon Wireless Plans
A Disney streaming saving of up to $12.99 per month for select Verizon customers.
Apple TV+ Subscribers Can Add CBS All Access & Showtime for $9.99 p/m
Apple TV+ subscribers looking for more content can now combine CBS and Showtime, and save.
fuboTV Had 286,126 Paid Subscribers at the End of Q2, 2020
fuboTV closed out the second quarter of 2020 with 286,126 paid subscribers, that’s slightly down from the last quarter.
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