
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…
Level News Is Shutting Down At The End Of The Month
With Level News shutting down at the end of the month, existing subscribers will need to find an alternate way to access the news channels.
Utah Jazz Launches Jazz+ Streaming Service With Access To Live Games And On-Demand Content
Utah Jazz has now launched Jazz+, a new streaming service that offers Jazz fans access to live games and exclusive on-demand content.
CNN Max Goes Live, Offering a 24/7 Live News Feed in the Max App
CNN Max has now gone live, providing subscribers with access to a 24/7 live news feed and additional CNN content within the Max app.
Homes Are Using (And Paying For) Fewer Services But Streaming More: TiVo Study
While homes are using and paying for fewer streaming services, they are still streaming more content than before, according to a new study.
Redbox Takes Advantage Of Netflix’s DVD Service Closure
Redbox is taking advantage of Netflix’s DVD service closure with a new campaign targeting those wanting to watch movies and shows on discs.
DirecTV Stream Adds Tastemade Home And Tastemade Travel
DirecTV Stream subscribers now have access to two more channels after Tastemade Home and Tastemade Travel were added to the channel lineup.
Philo Adopts Privacy-Focused Unified ID 2.0 To Improve Advertising
Philo is now using Unified ID 2.0, a privacy-focused solution designed to improve the advertising experience for advertisers and consumers.
Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Max and Others Form New Streaming Innovation Alliance
Disney, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Max and others have now formed a new alliance to protect the interest of all streaming services.
Streaming The Most Popular TV Source Among Canadian Internet Users: Roku Study
Study finds TV streaming is the most popular TV source among Canadian internet users, and ad-supported services are more popular than ever.
Tubi’s Rabbit AI Is Here To Help You Fall Down Even More Rabbit Holes
Tubi is turning to ChatGPT to help users more easily find movies and TV shows to watch. The new Rabbit AI is now rolling out to select users.
Vegas Golden Knights Launch KnightTime+ Streaming Platform: What You Need To Know
The new KnightTime+ streaming platform offers fans within the Vegas Golden Knights television territory a way to stream the team’s games.
DirecTV And DirecTV Stream Subscribers Get A Free Preview Of Movies Extra Pack This Week
Starting this Wednesday, DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers have access to an extended free preview of the Movies Extra Pack add-on.
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