
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…
How To Sign Up To YouTube TV & What To Know Before You Do
Signing up to YouTube TV takes just a few minutes, but there are some limitations to be aware of before starting a live TV subscription.
Apple TV+ Free For 12 Months For Select T‑Mobile Customers
New and existing T-Mobile customers on eligible mobile plans can stream popular Apple TV+ shows and movies for free for an entire year.
fuboTV Supports Samsung’s Flex Mode for Foldable Phones
Any fuboTV subscribers using one of Samsung’s foldable Galaxy phones can take advantage of Flex Mode to watch live TV and on demand videos.
YouTube TV Add-On Bundles: Entertainment, Sports & 4K Explained
YouTube TV now offers a number of add-on bundles that either add premium networks or additional features to the base live TV subscription.
Premier League on Peacock Aug. 21-23: Games You Can Watch Live
Here are the Premier League matchweek 2 games you can watch live over the August 21-23 weekend with a Peacock Premium subscription.
Prime Video Now Has Amazon Original Profile Images
Prime Video subscribers and those they share a subscription with can now choose a profile image based on popular Amazon Original characters.
HBO Max With Ads Now Free For Cricket Unlimited Customers
Customers signed up to Cricket’s Unlimited plan can now take advantage of a free HBO Max subscription, albeit only the ad-supported version.
Locast Is Now Available On Vizio SmartCast TVs
Locast has added Vizio SmartCast TV support allowing consumers the option to watch local live TV without the need for an additional device.
HBO Max: How to Update the Samsung TV App
HBO Max subscribers can manually update the Samsung smart TV app or set apps to automatically update when a new version becomes available.
Spectrum TV App Available To Download On Roku Players Again
Following a dispute that resulted in the Spectrum TV app being removed from the Roku Store, the app is now available to download once again.
AT&T TV Apps to Change to DirecTV Stream on August 26
As part of the rebrand from AT&T TV to DirecTV Stream, the live TV service’s various apps will begin to change over on August 26.
Premier League on Peacock: Aug. 14-15 Games You Can Watch Live
The Premier League is back and here are the the games you can watch live over the August 14-15 weekend with a Peacock Premium subscription.
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