
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…
DirecTV Study Finds Customers Are Receptive To Pause Ads
A new study from DirecTV found that customers are generally receptive to the use of pause ads. DirecTV’s The Pause: Reaching TV Viewers During Can’t-Miss Moments study was conducted in…
Streaming Hit Another Total TV Share Milestone In June 2025
Streaming hit another all-time high in June 2025. According to the latest The Gauge data, Streaming accounted for 46% of total TV usage last month, notably up from the 44.8%…
What To Watch This Weekend: 10 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (July 18, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Star Trek: Strange New World season three,…
12 Angry Men, Leaving Las Vegas, and More MGM Classics Now Streaming Free On Fawesome
Thanks to a licensing agreement with MGM, a number of acclaimed and iconic films are now streaming on Fawesome. Considering Fawesome is a completely free streaming service, all of these…
You’ll Probably Only Be Able To Buy A Vizio TV From Walmart Soon
While you might not buy a new TV often, the next time you are in the market for a Vizio smart TV, there’s a good chance that you will only…
DirecTV Testing New ‘Mix’ Multiview Channels for News, Sports and More
DirecTV appears to have started testing new ‘Mix’ multiview channels, offering customers the ability to watch more than one similar channel at the same time. Technically, DirecTV already offers multiview…
Peacock Premium To Massively Increase In Price Next Week
The cost of a Peacock Premium subscription is set to massively increase in price next week. Beginning July 23, the cost of a subscription will increase by $3 a month…
Sling Blue: Price, Channels, And Everything Else Worth Knowing
Sling Blue is one of the two base live TV plans offered by Sling TV. Here’s a closer look at everything you get (and don’t get) with Blue.
DirecTV Genre Packs: Plans, Prices and Channels Explained
DirecTV offers a variety of ‘Genre Packs.’ These are skinnier live TV packages which don’t require a subscription to the service’s main live TV packages, making them a good option…
‘Unfair’ Prime Video Ad-Free Upgrade Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge
A judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Amazon over the use of ads on Prime Video. The lawsuit was originally filed in February 2024, soon after Amazon introduced…
Fubo and Newsmax Agree New Multi-Year Carriage Deal
Fubo and Newsmax have agreed a new multi-year carriage deal. Newsmax is already available on the Fubo platform, and the new deal ensures the news network will continue to be…
TCLtv+ Adds Another 11 FAST Channels, Taking The Total Number Of Free Channels To Over 400
TCLtv+ has added another eleven FAST channels to its lineup. The latest additions have also helped TCL‘s free streaming service surpass 400 free channels in total. The newest additions are…
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