

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.
New to Stream This Week on Apple TV, Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, and More (Aug 24–30)
Things are getting a little strange this week in streaming. For starters, season two of Dark Matter returns to Apple TV, and the latest exclusive episode of The Simpsons hits…
Netflix Discussed Letting You Stream Peacock and Fox One Directly in Its App
It is widely understood that Netflix has been looking for new ways to improve engagement and keep members using its app, and a new report now claims one of the…
ESPN Select and Unlimited Price Increase: Here’s How Much You’ll Now Pay
ESPN has increased the price of its Select and Unlimited plans, adding as much as $2/mo depending on the plan. The price increase impacts all direct-to-consumers subscribers, including new and…
Fire TV Prices Soar as Amazon Follows Apple and Roku in Hardware Price Hikes
Amazon has become the latest company to increase the price of its hardware products, with Fire TV models now costing significantly more than before. Similar price increases had already rolled…
USA Network App Quietly Returns to Roku and Just in Time for Premier League
Roku users who missed having access to the dedicated USA Network app will be happy to know it is back. This follows the removal of several network apps from the…
What to Watch This Weekend: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Outer Banks, and More Now Streaming (Aug 21, 2026)
The Gang is Back. The first two episodes of season 18 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are now available to stream on Hulu. Another popular returning show available to…
New Google TV ‘Report’ Safety Feature Lets You Hide Inappropriate Titles
Google TV has now added a new Report feature to the long-press menu. The new safety tool is designed to make it easier for households to report and hide unsuitable…
Free Sports Titles Growing Faster Than Free Channels (and FAST Overall)
FAST sports programming is growing faster than the launch of dedicated FAST sports channels. This is according to the latest data from Nielsen’s Gracenote, which took a closer look at…
MS Now to Launch First DTC Subscription Service in September
A new MS Now subscription service is set to become available next month. While MS Now is already available to stream with a live TV package, the new direct-to-consumer service…
Want a Free Year of Netflix? Bundle a DirecTV Genre Pack and Gemini Device
DirecTV is giving away free Netflix subscriptions when combining its streaming device with one of its cheaper Genre Packs. What’s more, you don’t even need to be a new Netflix…
Fubo Finally Adds NBCSN to Base and Sports Packages
Fubo has finally added NBCSN to live TV packages that are eligible to receive the channel. This follows the confirmation earlier this year of a new carriage agreement between Fubo…
Streaming’s Total TV Share Dropped to 48.5% in June 2026
Streaming’s total TV share stood at 48.5% in June 2026, according to the latest data from Nielsen. Although this resulted in a decline, the Streaming category actually saw an increase…
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