

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.
This Streaming Box Works With XR Glasses To Let You Watch Google TV Anywhere
The new Pocket TV streaming box is powered by Google TV and works with XR glasses to offer users the option to watch anywhere and at any time.
Get 2 Months Of BritBox For $9 With This VERY Limited-Time Deal
If you’ve been considering giving BritBox a try, new and returning subscribers can currently save 50% on the cost of the first two months.
Warner Bros. Discovery Ended Q1 2024 With 99.6 Million DTC Subscribers
Warner Bros. Discovery ended Q1 2024 with 99.6 million global DTC subscribers, which includes subscribers to Discovery+, HBO and Max.
Disney+, Hulu and Max Will Be Available As A Bundle Soon
Disney+, Hulu and Max will all be available as a bundle beginning in the summer, and apparently at ‘a very attractive price.’
Vizio SmartCast Active Accounts Climbed To 18.6 million In Q1 2024
The increase in Vizio SmartCast active accounts to 18.6 million in the first quarter of 2024 marked a slight increase on the previous quarter.
The Next Max Price Increase Could Be Coming Soon
Max is expected to increase in price again soon, and reportedly as part of a much wider cost-cutting initiative by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Amazon Prime Video Is Getting New Interactive Ads And Pause Ads
Amazon is planning to introduce new ad formats to Prime Video, and all of them are designed to offer a more interactive ad experience.
It Doesn’t Look Like A Netflix Apple Vision Pro App Is Coming Anytime Soon
Netflix didn’t release an app in time for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, and it doesn’t look like a dedicated app will be coming soon.
Sling TV Subscribers Dropped Below 2 Million In Q1 2024
The number of Sling TV subscribers dropped below 2 million in Q1 2024, marking another quarterly decline for the live TV streaming service.
Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device Is Now Available to Buy Online
After Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device started showing up in stores last week, it is now officially available to buy online as well.
ESPN Hub Coming To Disney+ App Later This Year
With Hulu content now available in the Disney+ app, the plan is to now add a dedicated ESPN section to the Disney+ app later this year.
Disney+ Added Almost 8 Million Domestic Subscribers In First 3 Months Of 2024
Disney+ had a good start to 2024, adding almost eight million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada in the first three months of the year.
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