
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…
DirecTV Gemini Air Update Adds Apple TV App
A new update that’s now available for DirecTV’s Gemini Air player adds support for the Apple TV app, and by association, Apple TV Plus.
YouTube TV Working On Family Member Issue Fix (And Offers Workaround)
YouTube TV is working on a fix (and offered a workaround) for an issue that block family members from using their account to watch live TV.
Curiosity Stream Father’s Day Deal Saves 25% On Annual Plans
If you’ve been considering signing up to Curiosity Stream, a new Father’s Day deal lowers the cost of a subscription for the first year.
Padres Games on DirecTV Stream Require a Minimum of Choice
If you’ve been thinking about signing up to DirecTV Stream to watch the Padres, you’ll need to be subscribed to the Choice package or higher.
Vimeo Wants You To Cast Videos After Killing Its TV Apps
Vimeo is ending support for all of its TV apps later this month, resulting in a major change in device support for the video-sharing platform.
Judge Orders Diamond Sports Group To Pay MLB Teams
Diamond Sports Group has been ordered to pay by the judge presiding over a Bally Sports lawsuit filed by various Major League Baseball teams.
Tennis Channel Added To YouTube TV As Expected, But Only To Sports Plus
The Tennis Channel has now been added to YouTube TV through its Sports Plus add-on. The sports upgrade costs an additional $10.99 each month.
Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass Is 50% Cheaper Right Now
Considering signing up to Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass to see how the rest of the current MLS season unfolds? Now might be the time to do it.
Vudu Has Replaced AMC Theatres On Demand: What You Need To Know
One of the most important and immediate changes is that users are no longer able to view movies within their AMC Theatres On Demand account.
QVC+ and HSN+ Shopping App Now Available On Vizio TVs
The QVC+ and HSN+ service offers Vizio users access to live, on-demand and streaming-only content in a single, and fully shoppable, app.
How To Cancel Your Discovery Plus Subscription (And What Happens After)
Is it time to cancel your Discovery Plus subscription? Here’s how to do it through Discovery Plus, Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, and Roku.
You Can Now Sign Up to Comcast’s $20 Now TV Service
Comcast’s Now TV is live, offering Xfinity internet customers the option to sign up to a live TV package that costs just $20 per month.
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