
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…
YouTube Celebrates One Year As Most-Watched Streaming Service On TVs In The U.S.
For twelve months in a row now, Nielsen has continually ranked YouTube as the most-watched streaming service on TVs in the United States.
Peacock’s NFL Playoff Game Helped Make Jan. 13 The Most-Streamed Day In History
Peacock’s exclusive NFL playoff game helped Jan. 13 become the most-streamed day in history, according to the latest data from Nielsen.
Walmart Is Buying Vizio In $2.3 Billion Deal
Walmart has confirmed it is buying Vizio. The $2.3 billion deal will see Walmart take control of Vizio’s hardware and software businesses.
DirecTV Wants You to Know You Can Watch Live TV Without a Satellite
DirecTV has launched a new satellite-free marketing campaign to make sure you are aware that you can watch live TV without a satellite.
Disney+ Review: Is Disney’s Streaming Service Worth It?
With access to classic Disney movies and shows, and popular franchise content like Marvel and Star Wars, is Disney+ worth a subscription?
Arizona Coyotes Launch ‘Coyotes Central’ DTC Streaming Service
Arizona Coyotes are the latest team to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming platform. The new ‘Coyotes Central’ DTC service is live now.
You Can Get 3 Months Of BritBox For Just $9 Right Now
If you’ve been thinking about giving BritBox a try, now might be the time to do so, as the streaming service is currently offering the first three months for just…
Paramount And Comcast Reportedly Discussed Combining Paramount+ And Peacock
Paramount Global reportedly held talks with Comcast, raising the possibility of combining the Paramount+ and Peacock streaming services.
DirecTV And DirecTV Stream Subscribers Get Free Paramount+ with Showtime This Weekend
DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse subscribers can now watch Paramount+ with Showtime for free over this weekend, thanks to a free preview.
YouTube TV ‘Last Channel Shortcut’ Has Now Rolled Out To All Subscribers
YouTube TV has now rolled out a last channel shortcut to all subscribers, making it easy to quickly jump back to the last channel watched.
Roku Closed 2023 With 80 Million Active Accounts
Roku ended 2023 with more than 80 million active accounts. The company also reported more than 100 billion streaming hours for the first time.
DOJ To Take Closer Look At Disney-Fox-WBD Sports Streaming Deal
The new sports streaming venture between Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly face scrutiny from the Department of Justice.
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