

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.
Roku Ultra (2024) Is Roku’s Most Powerful Player, And You Can Buy It Right Now
While the Roku Ultra was already Roku‘s most powerful device, a newer 2024 version looks to provide homes with an even more powerful player and a smarter streaming experience in…
The New Google TV Streamer Is Now Available to Buy
If you’ve been considering buying a new streaming player, the Google TV Streamer is the newest Google TV device to become available to buy.
DirecTV Stream Adds Philadelphia’s WFMZ-TV News Channel
Philadelphia’s WFMZ-TV is now available to DirecTV Stream and DirecTV via Internet customers. The new station unlocks access to local news and weather in the greater Philadelphia area, as well…
Google TV’s ‘Free TV Channels’ Is Now ‘Google TV Freeplay’ and Comes With an Updated Channel Guide
Google has now officially rebranded Google TV‘s ‘Free TV Channels‘ as ‘Google TV Freeplay.’ Along with the rebrand, the live TV experience on Google TV devices now comes with an…
Here Are the New Google TV Features Rolling Out to Devices From Today
Google is rolling out some new features to Google TV, including a new Home panel for smart home control, an improved Ambient screensaver, a new Sports page, and enhanced overviews…
Fubo Supported Devices: Compatible Smart TVs, Streaming Players, and More
Fubo supports a wide number of platforms and devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, and more. However, there are some limitations, and especially when it comes to older devices. In…
A Big 12 Conference FAST Channel Is Coming Soon
A Big 12 Conference FAST channel is coming later this year. The free, ad-supported sports network will be the first channel from Big 12 Studios, a new joint venture between…
Peak Screaming Returns To Paramount+ For Halloween 2024
It may be more than a month until Halloween but Paramount+ is already getting back in the spooky spirit with the return of its ‘Peak Screaming‘ collection. The latest collection…
Does Peacock Offer A Free Trial? No, Not Anymore
If you’ve been considering giving Peacock a try, there is no free trial available. As a result, the only way to unlock access to the Peacock catalog is to subscribe…
What Is Philo? Channels, Add-Ons, Features And Downside Explained
Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service making it ideal for any homes that are currently looking to save on the cost of a live TV package. However, with…
Comcast Now Offers a New Free Streaming Service in Partnership With John Leguizamo
The Network streaming service is a completely free streaming service and aims to providing high quality programming to diverse audiences.
Streaming Total TV Share Dropped To 41% In August As Broadcast Benefitted From The Olympics
August 2024 wasn’t the best month for the Streaming category, with total TV share for many popular services declining during the month.
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