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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Android TV Devices Launched On Android 10 Should Now Get Android 14
Following the retiring of Android 13 for TV, most devices that launched on Android TV 10 should now be eligible for an upgrade to Android 14.
Don’t Expect To Get An Android 13 TV Update (Tiramisu Has Been Retired)
Now that Google has retired Android 13 for TV, Android TV and Google TV devices will jump straight to Android 14 with their next major update.
Ad-Supported Max and Paramount+ Prime Video Channels Are (Probably) A Good Idea
Amazon might introduce ad-supported versions of Max and Paramount Plus Prime Video Channels, and that’s something that makes a lot of sense.
Prime Video Might Get A ‘With Ads’ Subscription Tier Soon
While it is not unusual for a streaming service like Prime Video to offer a ‘with ads’ plan, Amazon already owns the free Freevee service.
Verizon’s +Play Adds Spanish-language EDYE Streaming Service
EDYE offers access to a catalog that’s stocked with more than 3,000 videos and especially curated by early childhood development experts.
Garbage, RIP HBO: Some Max Users Are Hating New Android and Google TV Apps
Many people have already taken to the Play Store to highlight their disappointment in the new Max Android and Google TV apps.
Local Broadcast TV Delivers 10x Larger Audience Than Streaming, Study Finds
A new study found that local broadcast news generates a larger audience than streaming services. In some cases, up to 10 times the audience.
You Can Now Watch Live TV On Select Southwest Flights (Thanks To DirecTV)
The deal between DirecTV and Southwest is just the latest in a string of agreements between various airline and streaming services
Hulu Live TV and Amazon Prime Video Subscribers Are The Happiest
While YouTube TV might be the most popular overall, it would seem that Hulu Live TV is the live TV service with the happiest subscribers.
Paramount Plus 25% Lifetime Discount For Military Members Is Back
Unlike other deals and promotions, the Paramount Plus 25% discount will continue to be applied for as long as the subscription is active.
YouTube TV DVR Delay Fixed, Other Library Fixes Coming Soon
YouTube TV has been experiencing quite a few DVR and library issues recently, and while some are now fixed, others are still being worked on.
Apple TV Might Get A Real Sleep Timer With tvOS 17
Even though Apple does provide Apple TV users with a way to put their device to sleep, it isn’t a sleep timer in the traditional sense.
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