
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…
Locast: Check If Free Local Live TV Is Available in Your City
Thinking of giving Locast a try? Firstly, you’ll need to make sure the local live TV service is available in your city.
Disney+ Has 28.6 Million Subscribers
The results are finally in and Disney+ is officially a hit with more than 28 million subscribers.
Super Bowl LIV the Most Live-Streamed Super Bowl Ever
Fox has now confirmed Super Bowl LIV attracted millions of streamers, making it the most streamed Super Bowl in history.
Apple TV App with Apple TV+ Comes to LG’s 2019 Smart TVs
Some 2019 LG smart TVs will have to wait until later in the month, 2018 LG TVs will have to wait even longer.
YouTube TV Has More than 2 Million Subscribers in the U.S.
For the first time, Alphabet and Google announce the number of subscribers, confirming YouTube TV is as popular as everyone thought.
Is Locast Legal? the Battle over Free Live TV Streaming
Is Locast legal? That’s debatable and dependent on who you ask. Locast says it is, but ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC says not so fast.
Hulu Live and YouTube TV Dominated Q4, According to Analyst
The latest predictions suggest Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV continue to dominate live TV streaming after ‘crushing it’ in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Some Using the Fox and Roku Dispute to Score Political Points
Many on social media are using the Fox and Roku channels dispute to make political points. However, the only politics involved here were streaming politics.
Deal Done: Roku Users Won’t Lose Access to Fox Channels
Roku and Fox have agreed a deal to keep the standalone Fox channels on the Roku platform – just in time for Super Bowl.
Roku Channels Mysteriously Disappearing, Here’s the Fix
Roku channels including Disney+, Netflix and YouTube TV are mysteriously disappearing from devices. Here’s how to fix the issue.
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Sling TV
Is Sling TV any good? Is it the right live TV streaming service for you? Here are five reasons why we think you should give Sling TV a try.
Sling TV Now Lets You Stream Free Movies and Shows Through a Browser
You can now stream select Sling TV shows and movies for free from a web browser. No subscription or registration required.
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