

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.
Adaptation, Man on Fire, Warrior And More Hollywood Hits Now Streaming On Vizio WatchFree+
If you’re looking for a new movie to watch for free, Vizio‘s WatchFree+ streaming service has added a bunch of Hollywood hit movies this month. These include Adaptation (starring Nicolas…
Samsung TV Plus Expands Sports Content With New Local And National FAST Channels
Samsung TV Plus is expanding its sports programming through the addition of more FAST channels. The latest additions add to the growing number of sports channels on Samsung TV Plus,…
DirecTV’s ‘Nothing On Your Roof’ Returns With “Take Me Out to the Bald Game” Music Video
DirecTV launched a new ‘Nothing On Your Roof‘ campaign last year. Playing on the ‘footbald’ look, and with the help of San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle, the campaign…
What To Watch This Weekend: 6 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (April 25, 2025)
Compared to previous weeks, there aren’t as many new movies and series to check out this weekend. However, with Andor and You among this week’s new releases, there’s still some…
You Can Now Pay Monthly For NFL Sunday Ticket On YouTube And YouTube TV
If you’ve wanted to sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket but didn’t like the idea of paying for the season in advance, you no longer have to. Instead, it is…
Netflix’s New Subtitle Option Allows You To Focus On What’s Said
Netflix is beginning to offer subscribers the option to switch on a new type of subtitles – one that is focused on dialogue. While Netflix already offers subtitles, and in…
Local Now FAST Channel Now Available on Vizio’s WatchFree+ in 223 Markets
Allen Media Group’s Local Now FAST channel is now available on Vizio‘s WatchFree+ streaming service. Considering WatchFree+ is a completely free service, the Local Now channel is also available to…
Xbox App (With Cloud Gaming) Now Available On LG Smart TVs
Earlier this year, Microsoft and LG announced plans to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to LG smart TVs. For those that have been waiting for this support to arrive, it now…
Peacock Ended Q1 2025 With 41 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock ended the first quarter of 2025 with 41 million paid subscribers. Considering the streaming service closed 2024 with 36 million, Peacock managed to add around five million subscribers during…
New Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus Are Available To Pre-Order Right Now
Roku has now announced two new streaming players, the Roku Streaming Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. Compared to other streaming stick players, Roku says these are the most…
Frndly TV Adds Reelz To Channel Lineup
Frndly TV, the low-cost streaming service, has now added Reelz to its channel lineup, providing subscribers with the option of checking out a variety of popular Reelz programming, including On…
Max Subscribers Can Now Add An Extra Member To Their Account — For A Fee
Max subscribers in the U.S. can now add an extra member to their account, making it easier to access the streaming service in two locations. However, the privilege will cost…
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