

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.
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount Offer, Reiterates Support for Netflix Deal
The Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors has now officially rejected the offer made by Paramount Skydance. According to WBD, the board unanimously decided that Paramount’s offer is not in…
Streaming Services You Can Give As Gifts (And How Much They Cost)
With the cost of streaming services always on the rise, a subscription can be a great gift option. Whether for the holidays, a birthday, or any other special occasion, a…
DirecTV Rolling Out New Mobile App Experience, Including New Bottom Navigation Bar
DirecTV is rolling out a major app update for mobile users. The new app for phones and tablets looks to offer an improved user experience and includes changes that have…
Netflix To Add A Variety Of iHeartMedia Video Podcasts In 2026
Netflix and iHeartMedia have announced a new deal that will result in a variety of video podcasts coming to the Netflix platform in 2026. The included video podcasts will exclusively…
Hallmark End-of-Year Deal Drops Hallmark+ Down To Just $3 A Month
If you’ve been considering signing up to Hallmark+ but wanted to save on the cost of the streaming service, Hallmark is currently running an end-of-year sale which lowers the cost…
Streaming Total TV Share Climbed To 46.7% In November 2025
Streaming ended November 2025 with a total TV share of 46.7%, marking an increase on the previous month. Considering the previous month reflected a return to growth in general, the…
Android Mobile Users Can Finally Cast From The Apple TV App
While Apple and Android devices have always suffered from compatibility issues, the separation between the two platforms has lessened over the years. For Apple TV users with an Android mobile…
Creator TV FAST Channel Now Available on TCLtv+
The Creator TV FAST channel is now available on TCLtv+. The launch of the channel provides users of TCL’s free streaming service with access to a variety of creator-led content.…
40+ Christmas Movies You Can Stream for Free Over the Holidays
While many popular Christmas movies will require a live TV plan or paid streaming service, there’s plenty of festive content you can watch for free. In fact, here’s more than…
What To Watch This Weekend: F1 The Movie, The End of an Era, Wake Up Dead Man, and More Now Streaming (Dec. 12, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including F1 The Movie, Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era docuseries, and Netflix’s…
Best Christmas Movies to Watch on Prime Video Over the Holidays
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, or a standalone Prime Video subscriber, you have access to a wide library of movies at no additional cost, including a good selection of…
YouTube And YouTube TV Have Stopped Working On Nvidia Shield And YouTube Is Investigating Why
While Nvidia Shield devices are one of the best supported devices around, they appear to have now lost support for the YouTube and YouTube TV apps. However, this isn’t an…
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