

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.
New to Stream This Week on Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and More (Aug 10–Aug 16)
DC fans will be happy to know the series premiere of Lanterns finally becomes available to stream on HBO Max this week, and follows Green Lantern legend Hal Jordan and…
Disney+ and Hulu Adding a Collection of iHeartPodcasts Titles, Including Hey Jonas!
Thanks to a new deal with iHeartMedia, Disney+ and Hulu plan to add a collection of iHeartPodcasts titles to their libraries. The first of which, Hey Jonas!, will be available…
What to Watch This Weekend: Ted Lasso, The Shards, The Last House, and More Now Streaming (Aug 7, 2026)
Ted Lasso has returned this week with season four and this time Ted is taking on a greater challenge than ever before. Another fan-favorite that returned to streaming this week…
Ted Lasso Meets Severance in Apple TV’s Epic ‘Welcome Back’ Crossover Video
If you didn’t hear the news, Ted is back. Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV this week with a fourth season and to celebrate the return Apple TV has an…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 37.9 Billion in Q2 2026
Roku streaming hours totaled 37.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Roku also continued to see strong performance in adverting and subscriptions revenue, which helped fuel platform and total…
With 110 Million Monthly Users, Tubi Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Tubi had a great quarter and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As well as setting a new quarterly record for revenue, the free streaming service hit 110…
40% of HBO Max Subscribers Are on the Ad-Supported Tier
40% of global HBO Max subscribers are signed up to the ad-supported tier. This is according to Warner Bros. Discovery and its latest quarterly earnings, confirming a major increase in…
Android TV Devices Are Safe From Google Assistant’s September Shutdown
You may have heard that Google Assistant is shutting down in early September. While technically correct, the shutdown of the assistant doesn’t impact Android TV or Google TV devices, which…
Disney+ to Morph Into a ‘Comprehensive Membership Ecosystem’ Starting in 2027
It would appear that Disney plans to massively upgrade its Disney+ app beginning next year with the end result being a “comprehensive membership ecosystem” that incorporates all things Disney. What…
Paramount+ Hits 81.6 Million Subscribers Worldwide in Q2 2026
Paramount+ added two million subscribers in the second quarter of 2026, taking the overall number of paid subscribers above 81 million. According to Paramount Skydance, Q2 2026 was also its…
Fubo and Hulu Live TV Hit 5.75 Million Combined Subscribers in June 2026
The combined number of Fubo and Hulu Live TV subscribers in North America climbed to 5.75 million during the second calendar quarter of 2026. The subscriber update was confirmed during…
Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars TikToks Are Coming to Disney+
Disney+ is about to get a massive injection of TikTok content. Thanks to a new content-sharing deal between Disney and TikTok, Disney+ users will soon have access to a selection…
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