

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.
CNN’s Latest Attempt at Streaming Launches Later This Month
CNN’s new All Access streaming subscription tier will launch later this month. CNN previously confirmed All Access was coming, as the network makes yet another attempt at breaking into the…
Spotify’s First-Ever FAST Channel Launches Exclusively on Samsung TV Plus
Spotify has launched its first FAST channel, The Ringer from Spotify. Thanks to a partnership with Samsung, the new FAST channel is exclusively available to stream on Samsung TV Plus.…
Fawesome Massively Expands Spanish-Language Content Through New Streaming Partnerships
Future Today’s free Fawesome streaming service has massively expanded its Spanish-language library. According to Future Today, thousands of hours of Spanish-language movies, TV series, and telenovelas are now available to…
Roku Is Bringing Shortcuts, Ratings, And A New Navigation Bar To Mobile App
Roku is looking to improve the experience for its mobile app users through the introduction of some new features. Rolling out in the coming weeks, Roku mobile app users will…
The Latest Roku TV Smart Projector Is The Vankyo H500R, And Launches This Week
Just one month after the arrival of the first Roku TV Smart Projector, the second Roku TV Smart Projector is confirmed to be on the way. The new Vankyo Roku…
Roku Is Adding Real-Time Live Scores And Reminders For Sports Fans
As part of a round of new features, Roku has confirmed sports fans will soon gain access to real-time score updates. Roku is also adding Reminders for sports events in…
Roku Voice Is Getting An AI Upgrade, And Roku Search Is Expanding To More Areas
Roku has announced a number of new platform improvements today, including an upgrade to the Roku Voice and Search tools. These improvements are designed to make it easier for Roku…
DirecTV To Use AI To Turn Idle TVs Into Interactive Shopping Experiences
DirecTV plans to make use of AI to convert idle TV screens into new interactive experiences. The new experiences will be deployed through the use of Glance AI, thanks to…
DirecTV’s Movies Extra Pack Add-On Now Includes Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium is now included in DirecTV’s Movies Extra Pack add-on. However, Peacock hasn’t been added at no cost, with the monthly price of the add-on having now increased as…
Sharp’s New Aquos QLED 4K TVs With Xumo TV Are Now Available To Buy
At the start of the year, Sharp announced it had selected the Xumo operating platform for its 2025 Aquos QLED smart TVs. Those new Aquos QLED 4K smart TVs with…
Apple Drops The ‘Plus’ — Apple TV+ Rebranded As Apple TV
In a strange and unexpected move, Apple has opted to drop the “+” from Apple TV+. Going forward, the streaming service will simply be known as Apple TV. Key Takeaways…
19 Best Horror Movies to Watch on Hulu Right Now (Halloween 2026)
A Hulu subscription unlocks access to a wide library of content, including plenty of great horror movies. For those interested in watching a scary movie this Halloween, here are the…
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