
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…
What To Watch This Weekend: 10 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (July 4, 2025)
It’s the July 4th weekend and there are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home, including Heads of State, The Old Guard 2, The Sandman…
Amazon’s Freevee App To Shut Down In August
Amazon’s Freevee app is scheduled to shut down next month. Unlike service closures which come with very little warning, Amazon previously made clear that Freevee’s time was coming to an…
You Can Watch MLB TV For Free Over The July 4th Weekend
You can watch MLB TV for free this fourth of July weekend, thanks to a free preview offered by the streaming service. In fact, the free preview begins today, so…
Paramount+ Is Just $0.99 Right Now, And Even If you Sign Up To The Ad-Free Plan
If you’ve been considering signing up to Paramount+, right now is a good time to do it, as the streaming service is offering a deal that lowers the cost of…
Popular Prime Video Channels Are Down To As Low As $0.99 With This Prime Day 2025 Deal
If you’re looking to save on the cost of streaming, Amazon has discounted the price of a number of Prime Video channels as part of its Prime Day 2025 celebrations.…
DirecTV Adds Heroes & Icons and MeTV To MyEntertainment Genre Pack
DirecTV has now added two new channels to its MyEntertainment Genre Pack. The latest additions are Heroes & Icons and MeTV, and both are available to MyEntertainment subscribers beginning today.…
Roku Lowers Popular Streaming Services Down To As Little As $0.99/mo With ‘Summer of Streaming’ Promotion
Roku is now running a Summer of Streaming promotion which reduces the cost of many popular subscription services down to as little as $0.99 a month for two months when…
DirecTV Is Now Wholly Owned by TPG Following Acquisition of AT&T’s 70% Stake
In September of last year, AT&T announced it had agreed to sell its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG Capital. This week, TPG confirmed it has now completed its…
Samsung TV Plus Adds a New Anime FAST Channel, It’s Anime
Samsung TV Plus had added a new free channel to its FAST lineup in the United States and Canada. The newest addition is the It’s Anime channel and, as the…
Jack Reacher, The Pianist, Point Break, and More Now Streaming Free on Fawesome
If you’re looking for a new movie to watch this month, Fawesome has added a number of popular titles to its library in July, and considering Fawesome is a completely…
DirecTV Gemini and Gemini Air Users Now Have Access to Local Now
DirecTV streaming and satellite customers with a Gemini or Gemini Air device now have access to Local Now. The Allen Media-owned free ad-supported streaming service provides users with access to…
Samsung And LG Still The Most Popular Smart TV Brands In The U.S.
Samsung and LG are still the most popular smart TV brands in the U.S., according to a new Hub report. While Samsung and LG lead the way, the report found…
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