In this year of shutdowns, these stories kept us moving

Read the year's best stories on how we move, work, and live. View this email in your browser  12.28.20 In this difficult year, we continued looking for news that kept us moving. From record-breaking land speeds to a reinvigoration of computer chess, a new spin on the drive-thru to—gasp!—a sustainable startup, these stories and more reminded us how far we’ve traveled, and where we’re going next. How to Pick the Right Roku for Your TV The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, TVs, and speakers to choose from, but don't worry—these are the ones to buy. Need a Cheap Laptop? These Are Our Favorites You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good notebook. 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. The Zodiac Killer's Cipher Is Finally Cracked After 51 Years Amateur and professional cryptographers, including those at the FBI, had been trying to decode the infamous serial killer's message to the media for decades. A Massive Fraud Operation Stole Millions From Online Bank Accounts The crooks used emulators to mimic the phones of more than 16,000 customers whose mobile bank accounts had been compromised. The Best iPhone 12 Cases and Accessories Whichever new model you get, we've rounded up the cases, chargers, and other extras you'll want to snag. How Cyberpunk 2077 Sold a Promise—and Rigged the System Video game companies are increasingly putting restrictions on what reviewers can show, widening the gap between expectations and reality. Vaccines Are Here. We Have to Talk About Side Effects Disinformation could thwart distribution before government messages have a chance to push back. Debunking might turn out to be everyone's job. 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.     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