Best after-Christmas sales for those holiday gift cards

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As 2020 comes to a close, so does the holiday shopping season. Unless you know anybody with an unfortunately-timed birthday, you probably aren't scrambling for the perfect gift anymore—but you might have some newfound digital cash burning a hole in your pocket. We rounded up some good bargains, and you'll also find a few curated product guides below to help ensure that the next purchase you make is a smart one.

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👀 These are the best after-Christmas deals. You can save on headphones, video games, and tons of smart home gadgets. We also gathered links to various retailer sales if you'd like to browse around.

👎 We aren't judging: here's how to return or exchange gifts. Whether you need a different size or a different item entirely, our advice can help you out.

🎁 Or maybe you loved what was under the tree and you can't wait to set it up. We have tips on how to get the most out of smart speakers, phones, and more.

😍 Sometimes the best products are the ones you didn't know you needed. It's been a weird year, but the WIRED Gear team managed to find some bright spots in the form of random products that made our lives better. From cheap hot water bottles to luxurious smart bassinets, this roundup is all about silver linings.

💾 Approaching your one-year remote work anniversary? Celebrate with better office gear. If working from home is here to stay for longer than you originally anticipated, our recently updated guide to office gear is worth a look. The product picks start at $20, but there's also free advice to help you start 2021 off on a good note.

🤒 Snag a no-touch forehead thermometer for $25. Our readers loved this deal on Black Friday, and it's back again. Make sure to clip the on-page coupon to save.

🙌 Pick up an extra wall charger for $30. Tired of constantly hunting for a wall adapter? This Aukey model has two ports and the ability to charge devices simultaneously. Clip the on-page coupon to save.

Put Your Gift Cards to Use With These After-Christmas Sales

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A look at registered voters in Georgia as Senate runoffs begin

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Black, Latino and Asian Americans have been key to Georgia’s registered voter growth since 2016

Early voting is underway in Georgia’s Jan. 5 runoff election for two U.S. Senate seats, races that will determine whether both chambers of Congress are led by Democrats during the first years of the new administration. The number of Black registered voters in Georgia increased by about 130,000 between October 2016 and October 2020, the largest increase among all major racial and ethnic groups. There has also been rapid growth among Latino and Asian registered voters, though both groups make up relatively small shares of the state’s voter rolls.

Black eligible voters have accounted for nearly half of Georgia electorate’s growth since 2000

As CDC warned against holiday travel, 57% of Americans say they changed Thanksgiving plans due to COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned Americans to avoid holiday travel this year because of the COVID-19 outbreak. A third of U.S. adults say they changed their Thanksgiving plans “a great deal,” while 24% changed their plans “some,” according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Democrats are far more likely than Republicans (70% vs. 44%) to say they changed their Thanksgiving plans due to the virus.

20 striking findings from 2020

Every year, Pew Research Center publishes a list of striking research findings from our studies over the past 12 months. As 2020 draws to a close, here are some of the findings that stood out, covering the coronavirus pandemic, race-related tensions, the presidential election and other important developments from a year unlike any other.

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