

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.
YouTube TV Claims Top Spot For Third Straight Year In J.D. Power Satisfaction Study
For the third year in a row, YouTube TV subscribers rank the highest in terms of overall customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction…
DirecTV Rolling Out ‘My Library’ Update, and Users Are Not Happy
DirecTV recently rolled out an update in a bid to improve the library side of the experience. The problem is many existing users now appear to be finding the experience…
Scholastic’s New Streaming App For Kids Provides Free Access To Clifford, Goosebumps, and More
Scholastic, a distributor of children’s books to schools, libraries, and elsewhere, has partnered with Future Today through its 9 Story Media Group to launch its first branded streaming app. The…
Tubi’s New Chrome Extension Is Perfect For Work — But Your Boss Might Disagree
Tubi can be addictive, and if you’re someone who can’t fall far enough down one of its rabbit holes, Tubi has released a new Chrome Extension that helps you watch…
MyFree DirecTV Adds Three More Sports Channels to FAST Lineup
DirecTV has expanded its MyFree DirecTV channel lineup once more. The latest FAST additions come in the form of three new sports channels. As is the case with all of…
Philo Adds Another Six FAST Channels, Including Lionsgate’s ’50 Cent Action’
Philo has just added another six FAST channels to its lineup. As these are FAST channels, they’re not only available to Core subscribers but also those signed up to the…
BillboardTV Launches on Samsung TV Plus, Offering Free 24/7 Access to Music Culture and Breaking News
Samsung TV Plus has partnered with Billboard to add BillboardTV to the free streaming service’s channel lineup. The new FAST channel provides 24/7 access to music culture and breaking news.…
Streaming’s Total TV Share Streak Ends as Cable and Broadcast Rebound in August 2025
July 2025 marked the sixth month in a row that the Streaming category broke its previous total TV share record. However, with Streaming only accounting for 46.4% in August, that…
This Is The First Roku TV Smart Projector, And You Can Buy It Right Now
The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is the first-ever Roku Smart TV Projector. The first Roku device in a completely new product category is available to buy on…
Apple Releases tvOS 26 for Apple TV With New Design and Smarter Features
Apple today released tvOS 26 for the Apple TV player. The release of the latest version of the Apple TV operating system was joined by the release of the latest…
DirecTV Launches New Ad Campaign Highlighting Expanded Spanish-Language Options
DirecTV has launched a new ‘Como Nunca Lo Imaginaste‘ (Like You’ve Never Seen It) ad campaign. Featuring Adamari López, DirecTV’s latest campaign looks to bring attention to the service’s expanded…
Streaming Services Overtake Live TV As The Go-To Starting Point For Viewers
According to the latest research, more people now start with a paid streaming service than live TV when looking for something to watch. This marks a major change in viewer…
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