
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…
Vizio ‘Home Enhancement’ Update Rolling Out With Faster Loading And Better Navigation
A new Vizio update looks to speed up loading and improve navigation, resulting in a better overall user experience for smart TV users.
Frndly TV Suffering From a ‘Partial Outage’ Affecting Apps and Signing In
Frndly TV subscribers may find they cannot access the live TV streaming service right now, as it is suffering from a ‘partial outage.’
Samsung TV Plus Has Mysteriously Disappeared From Samsung TVs
If the Samsung TV Plus app suddenly disappeared from your Samsung TV today, you’re not alone. It appears to be a widespread issue.
Dish Drops KMCC (Vegas 34) Over Carriage Dispute With Scripps Sports
Dish has dropped KMCC (Vegas 34), leaving affected customers with no option but to look for another way to watch Vegas Golden Knights games.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Yellowstone Were Top Roku Searches in 2023
Along with announcing a new New Year’s Central interactive experience, Roku also detailed the top movie and TV show searches on Roku in 2023.
You Can Ring In 2024 With Roku’s New Year’s Central Interactive Experience
2024 is just around the corner and Roku is updating its Home screen with a New Year Central experience for you to ring in the new year with.
Samsung TV Plus Adds a Bunch of A&E FAST Channels, and More On-Demand Content
Samsung TV Plus has added a bunch of new FAST channels from A&E. The free streaming service also added more on-demand video content as well.
NordVPN App Now Available On Apple TV Players Running tvOS 17
Following the recent arrival of native support for VPNs, the NordVPN app is now available on Apple TV players running on tvOS 17.
Sling Is Letting Subscribers Gift A $10 Monthly Discount To Friends & Family
Sling TV is offering existing subscribers the option to gift a $10 monthly discount (on each of the first three months) to someone else.
AccuWeather Now FAST Channel Launches on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream
The AccuWeather Now free channel is now available on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream. The FAST channel has also been added to Now TV’s lineup.
Sling TV Subscribers Can Now Get Their Very Own 2023 Recap With Sling Rewind
With 2023 now coming to a close, Sling TV is providing subscribers with a personalized recap of their viewing habits over the past 12 months.
Netflix App To Be Removed From Some Older Sony TV Models Early Next Year
Due to a technical limitation, the Netflix app is set to be removed from some older Sony TV models and Blu-ray disc players early next year.
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