
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…
Chicken Soup for the Soul Actively Discussing Potential Sale Of Company
SEC filing confirms Chicken Soup for the Soul, the owner of Crackle and Redbox, is actively discussing a potential sale of the company.
Vidgo To Issue Credits To Subscribers Following Technical Outage
Vidgo is issuing credits to existing subscribers after a technical outage took the live TV streaming service offline over the weekend.
Pluto TV Is Changing How Channels And Categories Are Organized
Pluto TV is launching a new Programmed By Humans brand campaign and, at the same time, embarking on a channel and category recategorization.
BET+ Annual Plans Are On Sale Right Now (1 Year For As Little As $23.99)
BET+ is currently running an annual plan sale which reduces the cost by as much as 56%. Basically, the first year for as little as $23.99.
Fubo Adds Ability To Go Back To Previous Channel On Android TV, Google TV
The latest update to the Android TV and Google TV app allows Fubo subscribers to navigate back to the previous channel using the back button.
AMC+ Review: Is the Horror and Entertainment Bundle Worth It?
AMC+ is unusual in the sense that it is provides access to multiple different services through the one subscription. While this does help to save on the cost, the bundled…
Houston Astros and Rockets Buy AT&T SportsNet Southwest (RSN To Relaunch As Space City Home Network)
Following the acquisition of AT&T SportsNet Southwest, the Houston Astros and Rockets will rebrand the network as Space City Home Network.
Max’s New ‘House of Halloween’ Hub Lets You Filter Content By Scare Level
Max has launched a new ‘House of Halloween’ Hub to make it easier for subscribers to discover content to watch during the Halloween season.
AMC+ With Ads Costs $5 Per Month And You Can Sign Up Now
As promised, AMC+ has now launched an ad-supported tier, offering consumers the option to save on the cost by sitting through ad breaks.
Don’t Expect Customized YouTube Multiview Streams Anytime Soon, If Ever
While YouTube’s multiview offers an upgraded experience, it doesn’t look like the ability to customize streams will arrive soon, if at all.
New Pioneer Xumo TVs Are Coming Soon To A Best Buy Near You
Xumo and Best Buy have partnered to release a new line of Pioneer Xumo TVs, and all of these new smart TVs are priced below $500.
Live TV Streaming Customers Less Likely To Switch Services Than Cable And Satellite Customers
Live TV streaming customers appear to more satisfied with their service, including the price, making them less likely to switch services.
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