

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.
Netflix Overtakes Prime Video As Top U.S. Subscription Streaming Video Service For 2025
Netflix has overtaken Prime Video as the top U.S. subscription streaming video for 2025, according to Parks Associates. Prime Video held the top spot for the past three years, marking…
Disney+ Ended Q3 2025 With More Than 131 Million Global Subscribers
Disney+ ended the third calendar quarter (Disney Q4 FY25) with more than 131 million global subscribers. The latest update confirms a healthy quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year subscriber increase. Key Takeaways After…
Hulu Live TV Climbed Back Up To 4.4 Million Subscribers In September 2025
Hulu ended the third calendar quarter of 2025 (Disney Q4 FY25) with 4.4 million Live TV subscribers. Although an increase in general, Hulu Live TV continues to hit a stumbling…
Aurzen’s New EAZZE D1 MAX Google TV Ultra-Bright Projector Runs On Android TV 14
Aurzen has launched its latest smart projector, the EAZZE D1 MAX. Along with being an ultra-bright projector, the EAZZE D1 MAX comes powered by Google TV. Specifically, Android TV 14.…
Mark Rober’s First-Ever FAST Channel Goes Live on Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus has now added a Mark Rober FAST channel to its lineup. The arrival of the free channel isn’t only significant for Samsung TV Plus, but also Mark…
Tubi Announces First Slate Of Exclusive Digital-First Creator Series
Tubi has now announced its first slate of creator series. The lineup includes new and returning shows from the likes of Joey Graceffa, KevOnStage, Rock Squad, TheOneShu, Bigg Jah, and…
Roku’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 Device Deals: Prices Start At Just $15.99
It’s that time of the year when consumers have the opportunity to pick up a new streaming device at a cheaper price than usual. If specifically interesting in a Roku…
Google TV Streamer Users Are Finally Gaining Access to Gemini
Gemini has now taken its next step in becoming widely available on Google TV, with the company’s Google TV Streamer the latest device to gain access to Google’s next-gen assistant.…
Paramount+ Ended Q3 2025 With 79.1 Million Subscribers
Paramount+ ended the third quarter of 2025 with 79.1 million subscribers. The update confirms a subscriber increase on the previous quarter and year. Key Takeaways Considering Paramount+ ended the second…
Google TV Freeplay Adds New Channels, Unlocking More Action, Comedy, Reality And Mystery Content
Google TV Freeplay, the free service offered on Google TV devices, just received some new FAST channels. The latest additions unlock access to even more comedy, reality and mystery content.…
You Won’t Be Able To Sign Up For A Paramount+ Free Trial Soon
Following in the footsteps of a number of other streaming services, Paramount+ is doing away with free trials. Once the change takes effect, new subscribers will need to pay for…
DirecTV Launches AI-Powered ‘DirecTV Elect’ Platform For Political Advertisers
DirecTV has launched a new AI-powered digital platform for advertisers, DirecTV Elect. The new platform is designed to help political advertisers better reach CTV (connected TV) audiences. Key Takeaways DirecTV‘s…
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