

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.
Sling TV Dropping ‘Spin & Win’ – August Is Your Last Chance to Play
Sling TV is ending its Spin & Win feature later this month, making August the last time Sling users can enter for a chance to win discounts and prizes, including…
Free PHYND Cloud-Gaming Service Launches on Amazon Fire TV
PHYND has now launched its cloud-gaming streaming service on Amazon Fire TV in the United States, offering those with an eligible device another way to game without the need for…
The Roku Channel Expands Spanish-Language Programming With RAV Español
RAV Español is now available to stream on The Roku Channel. Today’s nationwide launch on the Roku platform provides an opportunity for the Spanish-language FAST channel to reach considerable more…
Peacock Subscribers Can Now Play ‘Public Eye,’ a Serialized Detective Game for Mobile
Peacock subscribers now have the option of playing a Public Eye interactive game. The new cinematic hidden-object detective game is now available directly in the mobile app. What You Need…
New to Stream This Week on Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and More (Aug 10–Aug 16)
DC fans will be happy to know the series premiere of Lanterns finally becomes available to stream on HBO Max this week, and follows Green Lantern legend Hal Jordan and…
Disney+ and Hulu Adding a Collection of iHeartPodcasts Titles, Including Hey Jonas!
Thanks to a new deal with iHeartMedia, Disney+ and Hulu plan to add a collection of iHeartPodcasts titles to their libraries. The first of which, Hey Jonas!, will be available…
What to Watch This Weekend: Ted Lasso, The Shards, The Last House, and More Now Streaming (Aug 7, 2026)
Ted Lasso has returned this week with season four and this time Ted is taking on a greater challenge than ever before. Another fan-favorite that returned to streaming this week…
Ted Lasso Meets Severance in Apple TV’s Epic ‘Welcome Back’ Crossover Video
If you didn’t hear the news, Ted is back. Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV this week with a fourth season and to celebrate the return Apple TV has an…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 37.9 Billion in Q2 2026
Roku streaming hours totaled 37.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Roku also continued to see strong performance in adverting and subscriptions revenue, which helped fuel platform and total…
With 110 Million Monthly Users, Tubi Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Tubi had a great quarter and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As well as setting a new quarterly record for revenue, the free streaming service hit 110…
40% of HBO Max Subscribers Are on the Ad-Supported Tier
40% of global HBO Max subscribers are signed up to the ad-supported tier. This is according to Warner Bros. Discovery and its latest quarterly earnings, confirming a major increase in…
Android TV Devices Are Safe From Google Assistant’s September Shutdown
You may have heard that Google Assistant is shutting down in early September. While technically correct, the shutdown of the assistant doesn’t impact Android TV or Google TV devices, which…
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