

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.
TikTok Now Provides More Info On Movies And TV Shows, Including Where To Stream Them
TikTok Spotlight adds anchor links To TikToks where users can find more information, including a synopsis, cast details, and call to actions.
Vizio Ended Q2 2024 With 18.8 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
While Vizio’s 18.8 million SmartCast Active Accounts is a slight increase on the previous quarter, there was no increase in hours streamed.
Discovery+ Free Trial: How Long You Get And How To Get A Second Free Trial
Discovery+ offers a free trial to all new subscribers. Here’s how the free trial works and your options if you’ve already used a free trial.
Warner Bros. Discovery Closed Q2 2024 With 103 Million DTC Subscribers
Warner Bros. Discovery added 3.6 million subscribers during the most recent quarter, taking the total number of subscribers above 103 million.
A New And Free Roku Sports Channel Launches Next Week
The new Roku Sports Channel will provide access to a variety of free live sports events and additional programming through The Roku Channel.
Disney+ Subscribers Climbed To 153.8 Million In Q2 2024
Disney+ ended the second calendar quarter with a total of 153.8 million subscribers, confirming a slight increase on the previous quarter.
Hulu Live TV Subscribers Dropped Down To 4.4 Million Again
Hulu Live TV closed the second calendar quarter of 2024 with 4.4 million live TV subscribers, marking another quarterly subscriber decline.
4 Live TV Services That Are All Cheaper Than DirecTV Stream
If you’re thinking about ditching DirecTV Stream, switching to one of these four live TV streaming services will save you money each month.
Disney+ Is Adding ABC News Live And Continuous Playlists (Channels)
In addition to ABC News Live, Disney+ Premium subscribers will also get additional continuous playlists (live channels) later this year.
Samsung TV Plus Is Getting More Hearst Programming
Thanks to an extended partnership with Hearst Media Production Group, more than 500 hours of original content is coming to Samsung TV Plus.
Disney+, Basic Hulu And ESPN+ Are All Increasing In Price Again
If you are signed up to Disney+, basic Hulu, ESPN+, or a combination of these services, the prices are set to increase again in October.
Hulu Live TV To Increase In Price To $83 A Month In October
Similar to last year, the cost of Hulu Live TV is increasing. Also similar to last year, the price increase takes effect in October.
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