

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.
Sling TV Subscribers Can Watch FXM For Free All Month Long
Sling TV subscribers can watch the FXM channel for free, and for all of August, thanks to the live TV service’s latest free trial. Technically, the free trial is being…
NFL Sunday Ticket Membership Now Includes Exclusive Offers On YouTube, Google Hardware, and More
Along with football, NFL Sunday Ticket season pass subscribers now get access to a selection of additional offers from Google and partner companies. In some cases, these offers unlock access…
YouTube TV Is Just $49.99/mo Right Now, And The First 21 Days Are Free
YouTube TV is currently down to $49.99 a month for the first three months. Considering a subscription typically costs $82.99 a month, new subscribers are saving $33 each month and…
Crank, Limitless, and More High-Octane Movies Now Streaming Free on Vizio WatchFree+
With August now here, there’s plenty of new movies and series to watch across streaming services. If you’re more interested in a month of high-octane movies, Vizio has you covered…
New On Samsung TV Plus In August 2025: A Most Wanted Man, The Cabin In The Woods, and More
Samsung TV Plus can be a good option for those looking to stream movies and series without paying for a monthly subscription. What’s more, the free streaming service is constantly…
Interstellar, The Ring, And Many More Movies Now Streaming Free On Pluto TV
Another month and Pluto TV has added another large batch of movies. This latest drop includes a number of popular titles like Interstellar, The Ring, and Secret Window. For comedy…
What To Watch This Weekend: 8 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (Aug 1, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the premiere of Chief of War, Final Destination Bloodlines, and the season 2…
Clown in a Cornfield and Everything Else New To Watch On Shudder In August 2025
If you’re looking to add some extra fear to your watchlist this month, Shudder is adding a number of new movies to its catalog in August, including Clown in a…
Sling TV Suffers Another Quarterly Decline, Ending Q2 2025 With 1.76 Million Subscribers
Sling TV ended the second quarter of 2025 with 1.785 million subscribers. The latest subscriber update confirms a loss of more than 100,000 over the three-month period, and adds to…
Paramount+ Ended Q2 2025 With 77.7 Million Subscribers
Paramount+ ended the second quarter of 2025 with 77.7 million subscribers. Considering Paramount+ closed out the first quarter with 79 million subscribers, the streaming service lost more than a million…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 35.4 Billion In Q2 2025
Roku‘s latest quarterly results confirmed the platform generated 35.4 billion Streaming Hours in the second quarter of 2025. This marks an increase of around 5.2 billion hours when compared to…
DirecTV Customers to Get New ESPN Unlimited Service at No Additional Cost
DirecTV has confirmed that its paying customers will get access to the new ESPN Unlimited streaming service after it launches. What’s more, they’ll get access to the new sports-centric service…
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