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Here are the 10 tech gadgets you should buy this holiday season, according to Oprah

Oprah's Favorite Things includes a range of tech products, like the Amazon Echo Spot, the Apple iPhone XR, and a light-up bike helmet.

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It's almost time to start shopping for holiday tech gifts, but don't worry — Oprah has you covered.

The mogul released her annual list of "favorite things" on Wednesday, and it includes a bevy of very giftable items, from clothes to cook wear to gifts for you pet — and even tech gadgets.

Oprah's list includes a few flagship products that were released in 2018, like the iPhone XR and the Apple Watch Series 4. But it also includes a few items you may not have otherwise come across, like a panic button that attaches to your smartphone.

Here are the 10 tech gadgets Oprah recommends for 2018:

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10. Katana Safety Arc

The Katana Safety Arc is a personal alarm system that attaches to your smartphone. It comes equipped with two alarms: one is an audible siren, and the other is a silent alert button. The alerts will then bypass your lock screen and contact Katana's subscription service, which will in turn alert the police or your emergency contacts.

The device costs $100, comes in 10 colors, and is available on Amazon.

9. Ricoh Theta SC 360 camera

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Ricoh's Theta camera takes 360-degree photos and videos, works with both Android and iOS devices, and has an optional weatherproof case for shooting outdoors.

Oprah recommends trying it in "

8. Lumos smart bike helmet

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The Lumos smart bike helmet is intended to make bikers more visible on the road. It's outfitted with LED lights: 10

Lumos says t

7. RapidX X5 car charger

This $25 car charger can charge five devices simultaneously via USB and plugs into your car's outlet or cigarette lighter. It's also capable of fast charging, if your device supports the appropriate standard.

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6. Apple Watch Series 4

Leave it to Oprah to pick the best-looking and most expensive new Apple Watch you can buy: the Apple Watch Series 4

5. Apple AirPods

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Apple's AirPods were introduced two years ago, but they still made Oprah's 2018 list.

The wireless buds look a lot like the EarPods that come with every iPhone purchase, but they're entirely cordless. They pair with devices like iPhones, iPads, and even the Apple TV, and they charge up inside their case.

AirPods cost $159 and are available at Apple stores and on Apple's website.

4. Samsung Q7FN QLED TV

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Samsung introduced a new TV technology in 2018: QLED displays.

3. iPhone XR

The iPhone XR is one of three new phones from Apple, alongside its sister devices, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.

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The iPhone XR

2. Courant wireless charging accessory tray

If you have a smartphone from the last year or so, chances are that it supports wireless charging. But phones don't usually come with wireless chargers, so you'll have to invest in one yourself.

That's where the

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1. Echo Spot

Amazon's Echo Spot, which was introduced in September of last year, is

It can make video calls, play music and music videos, make visual lists and reminders, and it can work as a smart alarm clock.

Oprah calls it "

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