
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.
Netflix’s Most Popular Movies and Shows in 2019
Netflix has released details of its most popular titles of 2019 with Murder Mystery topping the list overall. Murder Mystery is one of Netflix’s own movies and sees Adam Sandler…
Fire TV Stick Was Amazon’s Best-Selling Streaming Device During the Holidays
The Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote was one of Amazon’s best-selling devices during the 2019 Holiday season, according to Amazon. Each year, Amazon releases details on how much…
Comcast Reportedly in Talks to Buy Xumo Streaming Service
Comcast is reportedly in talks to purchase the free live TV and on-demand streaming service, Xumo. Comcast also owns NBCUniversal. With NBCU planning to launch a new Peacock streaming service…
AirTV Mini Users Can Now Download Amazon’s Prime Video App
The AirTV Mini dongle now supports the Amazon Prime Video app. The Air TV Mini launched earlier in 2019 and with the addition of the Prime app now provides Amazon…
Sling Now Provides All Live TV Subscribers With Free Cloud DVR
Sling is now providing all of its live TV subscribers with 10 hours of cloud DVR for free. Previously, cloud DVR was only available as an add-on with Sling. This…
Sling TV Increases Live TV Plan Prices, Affects All Subscribers
Sling TV has raised the price of its plans by $5 per month. This is the latest in a round of 2019 price increases with almost every major live TV…
Simultaneous Streams Comparison: Which Live TV Service Is Best?
Price and channels matter, but so does simultaneous streaming. Find out which service will let you stream on the most devices at the same time.
Locast Takes to GoFundMe for Help Fighting NBC and Fox
Locast has taken to GoFundMe for help in fighting a selection of major networks in court. This is the latest development in an ongoing legal battle between Locast and the…
Vidgo’s New $39.99 Live TV Streaming Package Comes with 60 Channels
Vidgo’s new live TV streaming package provides access to 60 channels for $39.99 per month. At this price point, Vidgo is now a viable option for consumers looking for a…
Activate a New Chromebook and Get 3 Months of Disney+ for Free
Google is currently giving away a three-month Disney+ subscription for free to Chromebook owners. Considering a Disney+ subscription typically costs $6.99 per month, this equates to an overall savings of…
Disney+ Takes to the Skies Following Delta Deal
Delta and The Walt Disney Company have teamed up to offer a selection of Disney+ inflight movies on Delta flights. In addition, Delta U.S. SkyMiles members are being offered an…
Hulu + Live TV Now Costs $54.99 per Month
The price of Hulu + Live TV has now increased to $54.99 per month. This is not a sudden increase but a planned one considering Hulu announced the $10 price…
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