
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 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.
Vudu Rebrand: Video Service to Be Renamed ‘Fandango at Home’
Vudu is being rebranded as ‘Fandango at Home.’ The name change isn’t expected to result in any immediate changes to the user experience.
Tubi Is Great For Hidden Gems And Movies You’ve Never Heard Of
Don’t be distracted by all of the older and low-budget movies on Tubi. There’s still plenty of hidden gems available for you to discover.
Which Live TV Streaming Service Has The Most Channels?
Wondering which live TV streaming service has the most channels? We take a closer look to see which ones offer the most value for the money.
Sling TV Now Offering A Free Preview Of BET+ And Revolt
For the rest of this month, Sling TV is offering all Sling Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue subscribers a free preview of BET+ and Revolt.
Cineverse Ended 2023 With 1.4 Million Subscribers
Cineverse ended 2023 with 1.4 million subscribers. The updated number represents a 30% year-over-year increase and an 11% quarterly increase.
MLB.TV Multiview Support Coming To More Platforms In 2024
MLB.TV multiview is getting an upgrade for the 2024 season, with support extending to Apple TV, Fire TV and Google TV devices via the MLB app.
DirecTV Launches ‘DirecTV Perks’ Customer Rewards Program
DirecTV has launched a new DirecTV Perks rewards program. Members can collect tokens and redeem them for physical and digital rewards.
Fox Weather Is Now Available on TCL’s TCLtv+ Streaming Service
Fox Weather is now available on TCLtv+, TCL’s in-house streaming service that’s available on a number of smart TVs in North America.
Cineverse Unveils AI Discovery Tool Featuring ‘Ava’ The Movie Concierge
Cineverse is launching a new AI-powered cineSearch discovery tool in an attempt to help users more easily find content to watch.
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