

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.
Nvidia Releasing Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ Hotfix With Fixes For Dolby Vision, Plex And More
Nvidia has confirmed a Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ hotfix will be released in the next week. Following the rollout of the Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 upgrade in February, the…
Peacock Adds Can’t Miss Clips And Interactive Games To Mobile App
Peacock is now in the process of rolling out an app update which adds some new features for mobile device users. The Android and iOS app update adds Can’t Miss…
Showtime, Soul Men, And More Comedy Classics Now Streaming On Vizio WatchFree+
If you’re looking to laugh a little more this April, Vizio has now added a bunch of additional comedy classics to its WatchFree+ lineup, including Showtime (starring Robert De Niro,…
Philo Adds Another 7 FAST Channels To Free Lineup, Including LOL! Network
Philo users now have access to even more free content, thanks to the addition of another seven FAST channels. The latest channels not only unlock access to more entertainment programming,…
DirecTV Adds A Bunch Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels, Confirms More Coming Soon
DirecTV has added a bunch of new FAST channels this month and confirmed some additional channels will be added soon. The latest batch of free ad-supported channels all come from…
With 43.8% Of TV Usage In March 2025, Streaming Hits Another All-Time High
Streaming‘s total TV share in March 2025 climbed to 43.8%, according to the latest data from Nielsen. Considering Streaming’s 43.5% in February was an all-time high, March marks another record…
New Study Finds Four Major TV Operating Systems, And Roku Leading The Way
A new study, looking at the Connected TV device market (including streaming players), found there are four major operating systems right now. Of those four, Roku appears to be leading…
Savannah Bananas Bringing Banana Ball To ESPN+ And Disney+ Later This Month
Banana Ball fans will be happy to know that ten Savannah Bananas games will be available to watch on both ESPN+ and Disney+ over the coming months. The action will…
DirecTV Discontinues ‘DirecTV Stream’ Name as Part of New Unified Brand Strategy
DirecTV is once again making changes to the branding of its services. Unlike previous rebrands, this one appears to be designed to reduce confusion by unifying its services under one…
Black Mirror’s “Common People” Perfectly Highlights Everything Wrong With Streaming Services, Including Netflix
While streaming has made consuming movies and series better in many ways, including increasing the level of choice and the volume of programming, consumers are well aware of the many…
What To Watch This Weekend: 13 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (April 11, 2025)
If you’re planning to stay at home this weekend then here’s a look at the best of the new movies and series you can now stream. The titles below are…
Get An Entire Year Of Max For Just $80 With This Limited-Time Deal
New subscribers can currently lock in a full year of Max for as little as $80, thanks to a limited-time deal which takes $20 off the cost of the Basic…
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