
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…
AT&T TV Roku Channel Returns After Months in Streaming Wilderness
The AT&T TV and AT&T TV NOW channel is once again available to download on Roku devices.
Sling TV Premium Pass: Get Free EPIX, SHOWTIME & STARZ for 30 Days
New subscribers now get more free content during their initial month with Sling TV’s new Premium Pass.
Amazon Fire TV Makes It Easier to Find Free Movies & Shows
Amazon delves deeper into free content with a new Fire TV tab that will quickly and easily highlight free movies and shows.
Vidgo Cloud DVR Explained: Can Movies & Shows Be Recorded?
Vidgo does provide subscribers with access to a DVR for recording episodes and events, but it’s limited compared to other live TV services.
You Can Watch Sling TV in Different Locations (If You Have the Streams)
Watching Sling TV in different locations is not an issue. How many streams you have might be the problem.
Roku Q1 Results in 39.8 Million Active Accounts & Plenty of Streaming Hours
Once again, Roku had another great quarter which ended with just under 40 million active accounts.
YouTube TV Subscribers Getting More ViacomCBS Channels, but Not Just Yet
YouTube TV’s channel lineup is getting a major boost, but subscribers will have to wait a little longer.
Pluto TV Reaches 24 Million MAUs Taking Step Closer To 30M Year’s End Goal
Pluto TV keeps growing and the latest milestone takes it one step closer to year’s end goal.
TiVo Stream 4K with Android TV and TiVo+ Now Available, Costs $49.99
After a long wait, the TiVo Stream 4K has now launched and is available to buy.
Android TV Heading Back to 2010 with “Google TV” Rebrand?
If the latest rumor is correct, Android TV is about to head back to 2010 and Google TV.
Fire TV Device Guide: Which Amazon Player Should You Buy?
Looking to buy a new Fire TV player and not sure whether to get a Stick or a Cube? Here’s a look at their differences and main selling points.
fuboTV Subscribers Not Even Close to Hulu, Sling or YouTube TV
fuboTV had almost 316,000 subscribers at the close of 2019. It should have more.
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