
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…
Buy A New Fire TV Device And Get 6 Months Of MGM+ For Free
In addition to announcing a number of new devices, Amazon confirmed new Fire TV purchases currently come with 6 months of MGM Plus for free.
Amazon’s Latest Fire TV Stick 4K Offers Even Better Performance
The new Fire TV Stick 4K is not Amazon’s most powerful streaming player, but it is a powerful stick-based device, and priced at just $50.
You Can Now Buy A Fire TV Soundbar From Amazon
Amazon’s new Fire TV Soundbar is designed to appeal to those wanting to add an upgraded sound experience to their existing streaming setup.
2023 Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is Amazon’s Most Powerful Fire TV Stick Ever
As part of its 2023 fall hardware event, Amazon announced its new Fire TV Stick 4K Max player with a number of improvements and upgrades.
Amazon’s Latest Echo Show 8 Costs $149 And Ships Next Month
The 2023 Echo Show 8 is Amazon’s newest smart display, boasting improvements in the camera, sound, and smart home departments.
DirecTV’s Party Bus Might Be Coming To A College Campus Near You
DirecTV is launching an immersive college football tour and plans to visit college campuses with a DirecTV-branded mobile vehicle this fall.
Fubo Adding Back Support for Samsung Smart TVs
After unexpectedly removing support for Samsung smart TVs last month, Fubo now appears to be in the process of adding support back again.
MSG+ Officially Live With The Option To Pay Monthly, Yearly, Or Individually For Games
MSG+, the new standalone streaming service from MSG Networks, is live and offers an additional way to follow and watch NBA and NHL teams.
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.
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