
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…
Save Big On Frndly TV’s Premium Plan With Black Friday Deal
Frndly TV is a cheap live TV streaming service, and its best package is now even cheaper thanks to a limited-time Black Friday 2023 deal.
Get Peacock For Just $1.99 a Month Or $19.99 For a Year (Black Friday 2023 Deal)
Peacock has now launched its Black Friday 2023 deal, offering monthly subscriptions at just $1.99 and annual subscriptions at just $20.
Max Black Friday 2023 Deal Drops Price To $2.99 a Month
Max is running a good Black Friday deal, offering the opportunity to sign up and only pay $2.99 a month for each of the next six months.
Hulu’s Epic Black Friday Deal Is Back Again For 2023
In one of the best streaming deals of the year, you can sign up for the ad-supported Hulu plan and only pay 99 cents a month for 12 months.
Samsung Says Its TV Plus Streaming Service Is Seeing Massive Growth
Samsung TV Plus experienced massive growth over the past year with viewership up over 60%. A new product update 5.2 is also now rolling out.
ESPN App Now Available on LG Smart TVs, Unlocking Access to ESPN+
The ESPN app is now available to download on 2020 and newer LG smart TVs, unlocking access to the ESPN+ streaming service in the process.
Google’s Black Friday Sale Drops Chromecast With Google TV Prices Down To $20
With Google offering Black Friday discounts on the Chromecast with Google TV HD and 4K, you can pick the model that best suits your needs.
Fubo Roku App Adds Background Playing, Faster Fast-Forward/Rewind, and More
As promised last week, Fubo has now started rolling out a new update for the Roku app which looks to further improve the user experience.
Bally Sports NBA Agreement Gets Court Approval
A temporary agreement has reportedly now been approved, ensuring NBA games remain available on Bally Sports for the remainder of the season.
Showtime Anytime Is Shutting Down Next Month — What You Need To Know
With Showtime Anytime shutting down next month, it will no longer be possible to log in and access Showtime content using a live TV plan.
Sharp’s New 4K TVs Mark The Launch Of The First OLED Roku TVs
These new TVs not only mark Sharp’s return to the US television market, but they are also the first Roku TVs equipped with an OLED display.
Dish’s Evolve M1 Is A New Android TV-Based Set-Back Box For Hotels
Dish’s new Evolve M1 SBB utilizes OnStream and is designed to provide hotels and guests with an enhanced in-room entertainment experience.
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