

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.
4 Live TV Services That Are All Cheaper Than DirecTV Stream
If you’re thinking about ditching DirecTV Stream, switching to one of these four live TV streaming services will save you money each month.
Disney+ Is Adding ABC News Live And Continuous Playlists (Channels)
In addition to ABC News Live, Disney+ Premium subscribers will also get additional continuous playlists (live channels) later this year.
Samsung TV Plus Is Getting More Hearst Programming
Thanks to an extended partnership with Hearst Media Production Group, more than 500 hours of original content is coming to Samsung TV Plus.
Disney+, Basic Hulu And ESPN+ Are All Increasing In Price Again
If you are signed up to Disney+, basic Hulu, ESPN+, or a combination of these services, the prices are set to increase again in October.
Hulu Live TV To Increase In Price To $83 A Month In October
Similar to last year, the cost of Hulu Live TV is increasing. Also similar to last year, the price increase takes effect in October.
New Google Voice Remote Doesn’t Wobble and Should Be Easier to Find
While the new Google TV Streamer Voice Remote looks very similar to the Chromecast with Google TV remote, there are some notable improvements.
New Google TV Streamer Is Part Streaming Player, Part Home Hub
Google has now officially announced its new ‘Google TV Streamer.’ The new streaming player sports a set-top box design and higher price.
Fubo Ended Q2 2024 With 1.45 Million Subscribers
Fubo’s latest subscriber update confirmed a quarterly decline in the number of North American subscribers during the second quarter of 2024.
These 4 Live TV Services Are All Cheaper Than Hulu Live TV
A Hulu Live TV subscription offers pretty good value overall, but here are four live TV streaming alternatives that cost less each month.
Disney+ Subscribers Can Now Watch ‘The Avengers’ In Iceland On Apple Vision Pro
National Geographic’s new immersive environment transports Disney+ subscribers to Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park on Apple Vision Pro.
New ‘Google TV Streamer’ Expected to Be an Expensive Player
While the price is unlikely to be as high as an Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV, the new ‘Google TV Streamer 4K’ is expected to be expensive.
Max Is Now Better At Recommending (And Not Recommending) Content
Max is getting smarter. Not only is it better at suggestion videos to watch, but it can also now suggest entire categories tailored to you.
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