
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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Signing Up and Paying Quarterly For Fubo Pro Gets You Free Sports Channels
In an unusual move, Fubo is offering new subscribers extra sports channels for free when they agree to pay quarterly for their subscription.
Eight CBS Affiliates To Cut Ties With The CW Later This Year
The various CW stations owned by CBS are set to go independent later this year, marking a change for residents in a number of major markets.
Global HBO Max and Discovery+ Subscribers Climb to 97.6 Million
Warner Bros. Discovery closed the first quarter of 2023 with 97.6 million DTC subscribers, an increase on the previous quarter and year.
Fubo Closed Q1 2023 With More Than 1.6 Million Subscribers
Fubo finished Q1 2023 with more than 1.6 million subscribers, but remains some way behind the likes of Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Golden Knights And Scripps Sports Agree Broadcast Deal, DTC Streaming Option Coming
Scripps Sports has agreed a multi-year deal to broadcast Golden Knights games for free to those living within the team’s broadcast territory.
New Fox Local App Lets You Watch Live News and Weather for Free
While the new Fox Local app is only available to those based in Atlanta, Detroit and Washington DC, it will be rolling out more widely soon.
Sling’s Latest Free Channels Takes Freestream Up To 335 Channels
Sling has added a bunch of new channels to its Freestream service, and in doing so, increased the total number on offer to more than 335.
Pluto TV Climbs To 80 Million Monthly Active Users
After reaching 80 million MAUs, Paramount Global says Pluto TV is the number one free ad-supported streaming television service globally.
Paramount Plus Ended Q1 2023 With 60 Million Subscribers
Paramount Plus reached 60 million subscribers in the first quarter of this year, marking a new milestone for the popular streaming service.
Hulu Live TV Is Adding Local PBS, PBS Kids, And Magnolia Network
In spite of being announced, none of these channels have been added to Hulu Live TV yet, with the first due to arrive later this month.
Chromecast HD vs Onn Streaming Box: Best Budget Google TV Player?
The Chromecast with Google TV HD and the Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box are two of the cheapest streaming players around, but which is best?
What Is Bravia Core On Sony TVs, And Is It Worth Using?
Bravia Core is a streaming app that’s exclusively available on Bravia XR TVs and Xperia phones, making it a perk of owning a Sony device.
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