
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…
Nexstar Philadelphia, San Francisco and Tampa Stations Switching To The CW In September
Nexstar stations in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Tampa are now scheduled to change over to The CW affiliates on September 1, 2023.
Herogo TV ‘Pauses’ Paid Plans, Promises To Refund Existing Subscribers
Less than two weeks after officially launching a set of premium live TV packages, Herogo TV has now stopped offering its paid live TV plans.
Vizio’s Peacock Preview Experience Lets You Watch Episodes For Free
Thanks to a new and limited-time Peacock Preview experience, Vizio smart TV users can watch select episodes from fan-favorite shows for free.
Would You Pay For An Annual Live TV Plan?
Would you be willing to pay a year in advance for an annual Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV plan? What if it saved you money each year?
New Independent Streaming Alliance Aims To Support Independent Streamers
The new Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) aims to support independent streamers as they face increasing competition from larger players.
What A $40 YouTube TV Plan Might Look Like Today
If there had never been any new channels added or price increases over the years, a $40 YouTube TV plan today might look something like this.
YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket Does Come With Condensed Replays
A YouTube TV engineer has confirmed that condensed replays of NFL games will be available when Sunday Ticket goes live later in the year.
Get A Yearly MLB.TV Single Team Package For $50 (Or All Teams For $60)
Right now you can get an MLB.TV Single-Team Yearly subscription for just $50, or sign up for an All-Teams Yearly subscription for just $60.
HBO Max Review – A Mixed Bag (and Library)
While HBO Max has gone through a number of changes over the past few years, its focus on HBO + other content has largely remained the same. Whether HBO Max…
AMC Networks Is Considering A Mega Bundle
Building on AMC Plus, AMC Networks is now considering launching a new bundle option that could bring together content from all of its brands
TCL TVs Getting Big FAST Content Injection, Thanks to Cineverse and Xumo Deals
While announced separately, the Cineverse and Xumo deals appear to be part of a wider content refresh that’s currently taking place at TCL.
Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown May Actually Be Working
New third-party data suggests Netflix has seen a big increase in the number of new users following its password sharing crackdown in the US.
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