
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…
The Africa Channel and BLKFAM Partner on Content Distribution, New FAST Channel
A new partnership between The Africa Channel and BLKFAM covers the distribution, marketing and promotion of content on each other’s platforms.
Disney+ Subscribers Can Now Enter To Win An Expedition Trip To The Galapagos Islands
Disney+ subscribers can now enter the ourHOME Earth Month sweepstakes for a chance to win an expedition trip to the Galapagos Islands for two.
Disney Might Add Live Channels To Disney+, Including Marvel And Star Wars Channels
Disney reportedly plans to add a selection of curated channels to Disney+, offering subscribers the ability to tune in and watch live.
Fandango at Home Users Can Stream Select TCM Movies for Free for a Limited Time
In celebration of the 15th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival, Fandango at Home users can stream up to 30 classic TCM movies for free.
U.S. Households Now Consume 43.5 Hours Of Video Per Week: Study
Research suggests U.S. Internet households now consume 43.5 hours of video per week on average across all devices, up from 37.2 hours in 2020.
First TCLtv+ Original Movie Is An AI-Generated Love Story — Here’s The Trailer
TCLtv+ has launched a new production studio and its first original will be ‘Next Stop Paris,’ a short AI-generated romance movie.
Second Roku Security Incident Affects 576,000 Additional Accounts
After a security incident came to light last month, Roku has confirmed a second incident occurred and impacted 576,000 additional accounts.
Standalone Showtime Service To Fully Close Down At The End Of April
Paramount has been slowly shutting down Showtime over the past year, and the end of April will mark one of the final nails in the coffin.
Frndly TV Subscribers In Select Markets To Gain Access To Local Broadcast Stations
In a first for Frndly TV, the affordable live TV streaming service will soon offer access to local broadcast stations in six DMA markets.
Amazon CEO Says Ads On Prime Video Have Started Strong
Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, has said ads on Prime Video have gotten off to a good start. Amazon introduced ads to Prime Video earlier this year.
Roku OS 13 Rolling Out Soon, Adding Backdrops, Roku Smart Picture And Other Upgrades
Roku has confirmed that its next major platform upgrade (Roku OS 13) will roll out to all supported devices in the U.S. in the coming months.
Roku’s Premium ‘Pro Series’ TVs Are Now Available To Buy
After first announcing its new smart TV line earlier this year, Roku has now officially launched its new and smarter Roku Pro Series TVs.
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