

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.
Double The Ads To Lower The Cost Of Streaming, Says 36% of Americans
With the cost of streaming continuing to increase, many consumers are becoming more tolerant of ads. According to a new report, many consumers would be willing to tolerate even more…
YouTube Premium Increases In Price, Including Cheapest Premium Lite Plan
YouTube is increasing the price of its Premium subscription service with the price increase affecting all tiers and subscribers. The exact amount an individual subscriber will see their subscription increase…
Xfinity Now Offers Multiple Ways To Bundle Popular Streaming Services Like Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and More
Thanks to the addition of Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max, Comcast has now expanded its Xfinity StreamSaver bundles. This expansion means Xfinity users can choose between a variety of popular…
What To Watch This Weekend: Big Mistakes, The Boys, Euphoria, and More Now Streaming (April 10, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including new crime series Big Mistakes, the fifth and final season of The Boys,…
Fubo Rolling Out Upgraded Sports Streaming Experience On Android and iOS
Fubo is now in the process of rolling out an optimized streaming experience via its Android and iOS mobile apps. The change is specifically designed to offer sports fans a…
Unskippable YouTube Ads Just Got A Long Longer On Smart TVs
If, like so many others, you tend to watch YouTube on a smart TV, you could be about to find that the time you have to wait before you can…
AMC Networks Drops ‘Networks’ From Name With ‘AMC Global Media’ Rebrand Designed To Reflect Streaming Impact
AMC Networks is no more. The company has opted to rebrand as AMC Global Media, resulting in the dropping of ‘Networks‘ from its name. Key Takeaways While AMC Networks clearly…
Sling Launches $20 ‘Essentials’ Plan With ESPN, Disney Channel, and More
Sling TV’s selection of live TV packages just got a little bigger. The live TV service has now launched a new ‘Essentials’ package, priced at $19.99 a month. Key Takeaways…
DirecTV Makes Apple TV App Navigation Easier With Wrap-Around Scrolling
If you subscribe to DirecTV, and access the service on an Apple TV player, a new update is now in the process of rolling out. While the update includes a…
Great American Media Partners With Minivela Ahead Of Pure Flix Familia Launch
A new partnership between Great American Media and Minivela will help power the launch and expansion of Pure Flix Familia, a new Spanish-language and bilingual platform dedicated to faith- and…
New DirecTV Customers Save $35 On Select Signature Packages
If you’ve been considering signing up to DirecTV, the live TV service is currently offering a $35 discount on the first month of select live TV packages. The discount reduces…
Netflix Playground Launches As An Ad-Free Gaming App For Kids
While Netflix is already a primary streaming destination for movies and series, the service has been steadily expanding into the game-streaming space in recent years. Netflix Playground is the latest…
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