

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.
Disney+ Apps Updating With New Hulu-Disney+ Hybrid Color
A number of Disney+ apps have been updated with a new logo and branding background color, seemingly in relation to the Disney+ and Hulu merger.
Peacock Upgrading The User Experience With Multiview And Live Actions
Peacock is looking to upgrade the user experience with new features and improvements, including two multiview modes, Live Actions and more.
Sinclair To Offer Tennis Channel’s T2 As A Free Virtual Channel In NextGen Broadcast Markets
Sinclair has confirmed plans to offer a T2 virtual channel for free in its markets where the NextGen Broadcast standard is available.
More Than A Third Say Streaming Service Content Isn’t Worth The Money
More than one-third don’t think the content available on streaming services is worth the money, and a $5 increase would be enough to cancel.
Many Max Movies And Shows Are Currently Unavailable To Subscribers
A Max issue is currently stopping some subscribers from watching movies, episodes and other content available to stream on the platform.
As Streaming Usage Increases, The Number Of Smart TV Apps Used Has Leveled Off
While streaming continues to rise in general, it would seem the number of smart TV apps used might be now reaching a plateau.
DirecTV Stream Adds Nosey TV, Power Nation and Origin Sports
DirecTV Stream has added Nosey TV, Power Nation and Origin Sports to its channel lineup. These FAST channels are available to all subscribers.
YouTube TV Multiview Now Available On iPhone And iPad
YouTube TV’s Multiview is now available on iPhone and iPad, offering a way to watch multiple live sports feeds on a single mobile device.
Max Is Now The U.S. Streaming Home Of Bellator Champion Series
Bellator Champion Series will stream exclusively on Max after the PFL and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed an exclusive U.S. media rights deal.
TCL Adds 13 New FAST Channels To TCLtv+ Streaming Service
TCL has added 13 new FAST channels to the TCLtv+ lineup, offering users of the streaming service even more content to watch for free.
Sling Orange Subscribers Can Watch TruTV For Free During March Madness
Sling Orange subscribers have access to a free preview of truTV, making it possible to watch more March Madness games without paying extra.
Hoopla’s Latest BingePass Lets Library Users Stream Classical Music And Jazz Videos For Free
Hoopla users can now borrow a medici.tv BingePass and get access to an extensive collection of concerts, operas, ballets, and documentaries.
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