
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…
New Amazon Fire TV Devices Might Not Run On Android
While Amazon’s Fire TV devices currently run on a forked version of Android, that might not be the case starting from as early as next year.
Starz Added 200,000 Domestic Streaming Subscribers In Most Recent Quarter
While domestic linear subscribers continued to decline, Starz added 200,000 domestic streaming subscribers in the most recent quarter.
Vizio’s Smart TV Operating System Might Be Coming To Other TVs
If you’re a fan of Vizio’s TV operating system, you might not need to buy a Vizio TV in the future to get access to the Vizio experience.
Vizio Ended Q3 2023 With 17.9 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
Vizio’s third quarter of 2023 ended with 17.9 million SmartCast active accounts. The company also saw streaming hours increase to 5.2 billion.
Verizon To Reportedly Offer A $10 Netflix And Max Bundle Soon
Verizon will reportedly offer customers the option to bundle Netflix and Max for $10 a month. Basically, pay for Max and get Netflix for free.
Fubo’s Pro, Elite and Premier Plans Are $20 Cheaper Right Now
Fubo has dropped the price of its base live TV packages by $20 a month for the first two months, resulting in a total discount of $40.
Disney+ Discontinues 1-Year Gift Subscriptions, Will Sell Disney+ Gift Cards Instead
You can no longer buy a Disney+ gift subscription (Subscription Card) for someone, but you can soon buy a gift card directly from Disney+.
Tubi Users Can Now Watch Live NBA G League Games For Free
Tubi users can now watch live NBA G League Games for free, in addition to behind-the-scenes content, original series, highlights, and more.
ESPN+ Closed Most Recent Quarter With 26 Million Subscribers
ESPN+ closed the most recent quarter with 26 million subscribers, marking a fairly good quarter of subscriber growth for the sports service.
Disney+ Subscribers Increase To More Than 150 Million
Disney+ now has more than 150 million total subscribers after seeing an increase of around 4 million during the most recent quarter.
Hulu Live TV Climbs To 4.6 Million Subscribers
Hulu Live TV finished the fourth fiscal (third calendar) quarter of the year with 4.6 million subscribers, an increase on the previous quarter.
NASA’s Free And Ad-Free NASA+ Streaming Service Is Finally Live
The new NASA+ streaming service from NASA is now live, providing homes with free and ad-free access to a collection of space-related content.
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