

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.
Sesame Street Is Coming To Netflix, Including Brand New Episodes
Fans of Sesame Street will be happy to know that the popular program is coming to Netflix. The announcement was made today, confirming the streaming service will soon be the…
YouTube TV Testing Expanded Multiview Channel Support, Including ESPN, Bravo and USA
YouTube TV is now testing an expanded version of Multiview that allows subscribers to include a selection of national channels, including ESPN, Bravo and USA. As this is a test,…
What To Watch This Weekend: 7 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (May 16, 2025)
If you’re planning to stay home this weekend and looking for something new to watch, here’s a roundup of the best new movies and series you can now stream from…
Xfinity Customers Can Now Watch MLS Sunday Night Soccer Matches For Free
Xfinity customers now have an extra reason to stay in on Sunday nights, as they can now watch MLS Sunday Night Soccer for free. Although an MLS Season Pass or…
How Much Is Hulu Live TV? Plans, Prices, And Options Explained
With multiple Hulu Live TV plans available, the exact cost of a subscription depends on ads, and if wanting access to more on-demand content.
How Much Is Netflix? Standard with ads, Standard, and Premium Explained
The monthly cost of Netflix depends on the use of ads, how many people will be sharing an account, and the minimally acceptable resolution.
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Reaches 94 Million Monthly Active Users
Netflix is big. So big, in fact, that even its ad-supported tier has more monthly active users than many other streaming services have in total. Netflix’s ad-supported plan now reaches…
Tampa Bay Lightning DTC Streaming Service To Launch Later This Year
The Tampa Bay Lightning is the latest professional ice hockey team to confirm that it will launch a direct-to-consumer streaming solution. The new service will go live later this year…
Get Ready for CNN’s Latest Attempt at Launching a Streaming Service
In spite of multiple attempts to launch a streaming service, CNN doesn’t appear to have found its streaming footing just yet. CNN+, for example, launched in March of 2022 and…
Roku Is Celebrating ‘Streaming Day’ In 2025 With Up To 90% Off Streaming Services
If you own a Roku device, or have access to The Roku Channel on another device, and are looking to save on streaming, the company has started celebrating National Streaming…
Max Is Being Rebranded Again, And This Time It Is Rebranding BACK To HBO Max
In what is a highly strange move, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that it is rebranding Max again. What is even stranger is that the company confirmed the streaming service…
Gemini’s Arrival On Google TV Players And Smart TVs Is Still Scheduled For This Year
Google has once again confirmed plans to replace the Google Assistant on Google TV players and smart TVs with its newer Gemini assistant, with the updated assistant expected to arrive…
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