Best last-minute gifts for that special someone

PLUS: Gifts for teenagers, our favorite headphones for $80, $450 off the best gaming laptop, and more. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 12.19.20 Happy weekend! We're almost through what has been a very strange year. If you're celebrating any upcoming holidays remotely, or you're looking for a new way to chat with loved ones, Discord might be more fun than Zoom. We also recommend our roundup of good ways to stay connected during quarantine. It's still safest to stay at home, but if you'll be traveling, here are some ways to reduce (but not eliminate) risk. When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Much like subscribing to WIRED, these contributions help fund the journalism we produce every day. Read more about how this works. 🎉 Great last-minute holiday deals have landed. We found discounts on plenty of tech that WIRED reviewers love, including gaming gear, computer peripherals, and headphones. (Also, a Star Wars sock advent calendar!) 🎁 And our favorite last-minute gifts, too! If things are down to the wire, these items may not be discounted, but there is a chance they'll arrive before the holidays. 🛍️ More gift guides! We have made lists of gifts for teenagers, perpetually cold people, terrible roommates, bummed-out movie fans, remote workers, board game fans, light sleepers, amateur bartenders, and more. Don't forget our list of gifts from BIPOC-owned businesses or hair and beauty gifts, either. 🤩 Our favorite cheap headphones are now $80 ($20 off). The 1More ColorBuds typically cost $100, but they're down to $80 in a few different colors. They outperform other, pricier wireless earbuds in every sense of the word, which is why they're our top pick for the best cheap headphones and best wireless earbuds. 💻 Save $450 on the best gaming laptop. We love the Razer Blade 15 because it packs a ton of power into a slim, lightweight, cool-looking package. Not only are the specs robust enough for your gaming needs, but it also has Razer's pleasing aesthetics, including customizable RGB lighting. You can read more about it in our guide to the best gaming laptops. 💰 Video games can be expensive, but libraries are free. If you're itching to play something new, but you don't want to fork over $60 to try a new game, your local library might be able to help out. 🍾 Newsletter exclusive: Facebook Portal for $130 ($50 off). For better or for worse, we love the Facebook Portal for Zoom meetings. It has some flaws but the gadget is also great for video calls with long- or socially distanced relatives. Note that it will ship after Christmas (but then again, at this point, so will most things).   18 Eleventh-Hour Holiday Deals on Games, Headphones, and More Have you always wanted an advent calendar with Baby Yoda socks? Today's your lucky day. 19 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Truly Desperate Breathe. This year is almost over, and you still have time to find gifts for your loved ones. 22 Gift Ideas for People Working From Home Upgrade your loved one's home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun. 24 Gifts We Love From BIPOC-Owned Businesses These household gifts are perfect for anyone on your list. 14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold From smart coffee mugs to a weighted blanket, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out. These Are the Gifts Teens Actually Want Teenagers can be scary, but these adolescent-approved gifts are sweet. Gifts for People Who Just Need a Good Night's Sleep Sweet dreams are made of these. The Best Fantasy Books of an Unfantastic Year In the midst of a global pandemic, the genre got a lot more real. 14 Excellent Gifts for Xbox Gamers Whether your giftee has the Series X, S, or Xbox One, here are a few extras they might like. GET WIRED Happy Holidays from WIRED. Plus get free stickers! Last chance to get one year of WIRED access for $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.         When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions