
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…
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.
Google TV Now Hibernates Apps and Better Responds to Remotes
Google has detailed how it has been working to improve two important areas of the Google TV user experience, storage and performance.
How To Watch TNT Without Cable (As Cheap As Possible)
While many of the most popular live TV streaming services provide access to TNT, some services are considerably cheaper than the others.
Verizon’s May Deals Include Savings On Netflix, Hallmark Movies Now, And KOCOWA+
These streaming deals are part of a fresh round of Verizon promotions that that look to lower the cost of various subscription services.
UP Faith & Family Owner Is Launching Two New Streaming Services
UP Entertainment, the owner of UPtv, AspireTV, AspireTV Life, and UP Faith & Family, is launching two new subscription streaming services.
Fire TV Devices Are Getting Their Own Fire TV Channels
Amazon is expanding its free offerings through the launch of a selection of ‘Fire TV Channels’ that you can only find on Fire TV devices.
YouTube TV Users Unhappy With ‘New In Your Library’ Change
YouTube TV users are unhappy with a change to the interface which resulted in the removal of ‘New in your library’ from their DVR section.
Freevee To Get 100+ Popular Prime Video Titles This Year
Freevee users getting more than 100 Amazon Originals that, up until now, have only been available to watch with a Prime Video subscription.
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