
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…
Paramount And Sinclair Agree New CBS Affiliates Distribution Deal
Paramount and Sinclair have agreed a new, multi-year distribution deal that covers 23 CBS affiliates and 10 million television households.
YouTube TV’s Multiview Now Supports NBA League Pass
YouTube TV has added multiview support for NBA League Pass, providing the ability to watch multiple games at the same time on the one screen.
tvOS 17.2 Beta Provides Early Look At Apple TV App Changes (Including New Menu)
It looks like the new tvOS 17.2 developer beta provides an early look at changes coming to the Apple TV app, including a new navigation menu.
New Research Finds Homes Could Save $366 a Year By Embracing Ads
Ad-supported tiers are big business these days and new research suggests homes could save big if they made the switch from ad-free plans.
Midnight Pulp Now Available On Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel and Comcast Xfinity
Cineverse’s Midnight Pulp is now available on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel and Comcast’s Xfinity platforms as an add-on.
NewsNation And The CW Network Coming To More Airports And Hotels
NewsNation and The CW Network are coming to more U.S. airports and hotels, thanks to a new distribution deal between Nexstar and Reach TV.
Peacock Closed Q3 2023 With 28 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock added 4 million subscribers in the third quarter of 2023, taking the streaming service’s total number of subscribers up to 28 million.
Get 6 Months Of Sling Orange And NBA League Pass For $270
Sling TV is now offering the option to bundle NBA League Pass with its Sling Orange base live TV package at a cheaper price than usual.
Should We Expect An Apple TV+ ‘With Ads’ Plan Following Latest Price Increase? Maybe
Apple raised the price of its Apple TV+ streaming service today, potentially opening the door to the launch of a new ‘with ads’ plan.
Sling TV Is Currently Offering A Free Preview Of NBA League Pass
Sling TV is offering a free preview of NBA League Pass allowing subscribers to watch some of the games from the first week of the new season.
Apple TV+ Now Costs $10 a Month, Doubling In Price In One Year
The cost of an Apple TV+ subscription has increased to $9.99 a month with immediate effect, resulting in a $3 monthly price increase.
HBO’s The Gilded Age Season 1, Episode 1 Is Now Free To Watch On YouTube
Looking for a new show to watch and not signed up to Max? The first episode of season 1 of HBO’s The Gilded Age is free to watch on YouTube.
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