

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.
Roku Channel Users Can Now Watch Billiard TV for Free
The Billiard TV FAST channel is now available via The Roku Channel, providing users with access to a wide variety of cue sports content throughout the year, including live events.…
Google TV Streamer 4K Drops to $80 in Limited-Time Deal (Choose Between Porcelain Or Haze)
If you’re in the market for a new streaming player, the Google TV Streamer 4K is currently on sale for $79.98. The Google TV Streamer 4K runs on Google TV,…
DirecTV Price Increases Kicks In — New Live TV Prices Now Confirmed
DirecTV has now raised the price of its live TV packages. Although previously confirmed to be increasing in price, DirecTV had opted to not make the new prices public. With…
Scream, Species, and More Chilling Movies Streaming Free on Fawesome This October
With October now here, you might be looking for some spooky movies to watch. Luckily, Fawesome has added a bunch of new titles this month, including Scream, Species, and Night…
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, The Omen, And More Spooky Movies Now Streaming Free On Samsung TV Plus
It’s October and Samsung TV Plus has added a bunch of new movies to its library, including Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, The Sixth Sense, and The Omen, among…
What To Watch This Weekend: Abbott Elementary, Bring Her Back, Play Dirty, and More Now Streaming (Oct. 3, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the season five premiere of Abbott Elementary, Bring Her Back, Play Dirty, and…
HBO Max Subscribers to Lose CNN Max Live News Feed Next Month
HBO Max subscribers will lose access to the CNN Max live news feed next month. The live feed is being removed as part of preparations for the launch of a…
Save 20% On A Year Of Criterion Channel (This Weekend Only)
Criterion Channel is running a promotion which reduces the cost of an annual plan by 20%. However, this is a really limited-time deal, as new subscribers can only lock in…
The A-Team, Fright Night, Max Payne, And More Movies Now Streaming Free On Vizio WatchFree+
There are plenty of new movies and series to watch across streaming services this October. For fans of action and horror, Vizio has added another batch of popular movies to…
NBCU Channels to Remain on YouTube TV After NBCUniversal and Google Reach Long-Term Agreement
The suite of NBCU channels will remain available on YouTube TV after NBCUniversal and Google reached a new long-term agreement. This brings an end to a dispute that had threatened…
YouTube TV Drops Price By $10 For New Subscribers ($30 Saving Over 3 Months)
If you’ve been considering signing up to YouTube TV, the popular live TV streaming service is now offering a $10 discount to new subscribers. The discount applies to the first…
Monumental Sports Network LOWERS The Price Of A Monumental+ Annual Subscription
In direct opposition to the general streaming market, Monumental Sports Network has opted to lower the price of a standalone Monumental+ annual plan. A Monumental+ subscription makes it possible for…
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