NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LAGENIO today announced its U.S. debut with the launch of its K9 for kids 5-12 years old, which is the world's first AI-powered 4G kids smartwatch. introducing breakthrough innovations in AI-assisted learning, multi-mode family communication and advanced GPS location tracking designed to elevate family safety, deepen meaningful connection, and empower independence in everyday life.
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Powered by LAGENIO's advanced smart sensing architecture, which integrates a dedicated multi source positioning chip with assisted GPS and hybrid signal optimization, the LAGENIO K9 kids smartwatch delivers faster location lock with millisecond level tracking responsiveness.
Complementing its precision tracking, the K9 also introduces the world's first 1.78 inch AMOLED display designed specifically with eye protection for children, offering a vivid yet comfortable viewing experience for everyday use. Despite its advanced capabilities, the device features an ultra slim profile, with the thinnest point measuring just 13mm, ensuring a lightweight and comfortable fit tailored for young users.
"Our internal research shows that over 70% of parents identified safety and real-time communication as the most important factors when choosing a kids smartwatch," said Kitty Leung, Founder of LAGENIO. "We saw a clear gap in the market for a solution that combines these essentials with intelligent capabilities, which led to the development of LAGENIO K9."
These features are complemented by parent management LAGENIO App that provide clear visibility into communication activity and device usage, creating a connected ecosystem that enhances both family safety and meaningful interaction.
LAGENIO K9 expands the role of a kids smartwatch beyond basic connectivity, embedding AI-driven communication tools aimed at improving how families interact while supporting early learning behaviors. The device, powered by LAGENIO's in-house AI engine, enables features such as voice to text messaging, automated smart replies and a suite of interactive functions including AI storytelling, AI drawing, asking different questions and a writing assistant aimed at encouraging curiosity, supporting creative expression and reinforcing everyday learning.
For example, a child asking about current conditions before leaving home can receive an indication of expected rain, supporting simple, independent decisions such as whether to carry an umbrella. AI Drawing converts spoken or typed descriptions into generated images, while AI Storytelling produces short narratives based on user prompts. A Learning Assistant function is designed to support school based subjects by offering guided explanations, and a Writing Assistant helps structure sentences and basic composition.
These features reflect a broader effort to integrate generative AI into child focused devices, positioning the smartwatch as both a communication tool and a supplementary learning platform.
"While the market is filled with kids devices, very few combine advanced technology with meaningful everyday value," said Kitty Leung. "We believe parents need a smarter, more reliable tool that not only keeps children safe but also supports how they learn and communicate."
Tailored for the demands of American families, LAGENIO K9 kids smartwatch offer a range of essential and family-focused features, including:
- Life Time Free parental management app for easy monitoring
- Advanced safety features including SOS and location tracking
- Five way GPS positioning for improved accuracy
- Privacy first data security system
- Three communication modes, including 4G call, video call and NIO call.
- AI powered suite that turns everyday moments into learning, creativity and growth
LAGENIO's K9 builds on the company's expanding footprint in Europe, where its kids' smartwatches are now available in 45 countries and have gained traction among families seeking a combination of communication tools and child focused safety features. The latest models extend that positioning as LAGENIO moves into the U.S. market with smartphone alternatives aimed at supporting safer, more connected family communication. All user data saved in US local server without transmission to any other countries to ensure safety and privacy.
LAGENIO's K9 and K3 kids smartwatches are now available for purchase on website watch.lagenio.com and Amazon. The K9 is priced at an MSRP of 159$ plus prepaid plans $15.99/month LAGENIO Mobile service with unlimited talk, text, and 2GB data.
About LAGENIO
LAGENIO is a company focused on family safety technology, dedicated to inspiring real world childhoods through thoughtful innovation that brings families closer together. Its line of kids' smartwatches gently redefines how families stay connected, giving children the freedom to explore with confidence, while offering parents a quiet sense of reassurance through real time awareness and care.
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LAGENIO Enters the U.S. Market with K9 and Advances a New Era of AI Powered Kids Smart Watch
Company highlights double-digit SaaS growth, global expansion, and launch of its new agentic AI platform as industry leaders gather in Orlando
BOSTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent core of insurance, today kicks off Formation '26: Agents of Innovation, its flagship user conference, as the company builds strong momentum in the first half of fiscal 2026, marked by double-digit year-over-year SaaS ARR growth fueled by new logos and expansion across its global customer base.
Duck Creek's strong start to fiscal 2026 reflects this demand, with double-digit new customer wins and existing customer expansions across its core, specialty, and AI-powered solutions. Adoption of Duck Creek's intelligent cloud continues to scale globally. Insurers are selecting Duck Creek for its enterprise depth including policy, billing, claims, rating, loss control, reinsurance, distribution management, and payments solutions to operate faster, more accurately, and maintain regulatory compliance.
"We are expanding our leadership in insurance technology with more than 370 customers globally. Including 33 of the top 50 North American insurers," said Hardeep Gulati, Chief Executive Officer of Duck Creek. "Insurers modernizing their core systems are looking for more from their technology. They need a trusted partner like Duck Creek with proven enterprise scale and speed-to-value to help them drive profitable impact and growth. At Formation, we are excited to announce our new agentic platform that will help further improve the combined ratios for insurers with more than $150B in premium flowing through Duck Creek annually."
Formation '26 will bring together more than 800 insurance professionals, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders to explore how technology is transforming the insurance lifecycle. The event underscores growing market demand for intelligent, cloud-native platforms that enable insurers to accelerate cloud migration, product development, and automate core insurance workflows to accelerate decision-making and improve operational agility. A highlight of the event will be Duck Creek unveiling its agentic AI platform and showcasing live demonstrations of agentic applications and agents.
Formation '26 will feature a distinguished lineup of guest speakers joining Gulati during his keynote, including Stephen Lord, Global CIO of AXIS Capital, and Monti Saroya, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Flagship Fund at Vista Equity Partners. Together, they will share perspectives on large-scale transformation, AI adoption, and the future of agentic insurance.
The conference will also include a customer panel moderated by Chief Operating Officer Chris McCloskey, featuring leaders from Core Specialty, Europ Assistance, and Arbella Insurance, who will discuss their transformation journeys and business outcomes achieved through modern core systems. An analyst panel moderated by SVP of Sales William Magowan will bring together experts from AM Best, Celent, and Datos Insights to provide an external view on market trends and innovation benchmarks.
Customer Momentum
- Millers Mutual Insurance advanced its modernization strategy with Duck Creek OnDemand, implementing Policy, Billing, and Reinsurance Clarity to modernize its core systems and support continued growth in the multifamily housing insurance market.
- Anchor Group Management Inc. partnered with Duck Creek to modernize its insurance payments infrastructure, enabling more streamlined billing processes and improved digital payment experiences for policyholders.
- Frankenmuth Insurance adopted Duck Creek OnDemand Distribution Management to transform how it manages agencies and producers, increasing visibility, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening collaboration across its distribution network.
- Indigo Insurance turned to Duck Creek OnDemand to accelerate its modernization strategy and support rapid growth, gaining a scalable cloud-based core platform designed to bring new products to market faster.
- Encova Insurance went live on an upgraded Duck Creek OnDemand Distribution Management system, unifying agency operations across lines of business, streamlining onboarding, and improving the overall agent experience.
- New Zealand's Medical Assurance Society (MAS) selected Duck Creek's full suite of core solutions delivered via OnDemand to modernize its general insurance business, enhance member experiences, and support a broader digital and data-driven transformation.
- Country-Wide Insurance selected Duck Creek Clarity to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities, enabling real-time insights and preparing for its upcoming OnDemand go-live with Active Delivery.
- Fortegra selected Duck Creek Reinsurance and Duck Creek Clarity to modernize financial operations, improve portfolio transparency, and support continued growth across products, geographies, and distribution models.
- Duck Creek secured more than a dozen additional new customer engagements across commercial specialty and personal lines.
Industry Recognition
About Duck Creek
Duck Creek is the intelligent core that leading insurers choose to build on. Purpose-built for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, Duck Creek unifies the full insurance lifecycle on a single platform with one data foundation. As an agentic platform, it connects intelligence across underwriting, policy, billing, claims, and payments workflows where decisions are made and compliance is non-negotiable. Duck Creek enables carriers to launch products faster, adapt quickly to change, and grow with precision and confidence. Solutions are available individually or as a full suite via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com and follow Duck Creek on LinkedIn and X.
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Duck Creek Kicks Off Formation '26 as Strong Fiscal Momentum Signals Accelerating Demand for its Intelligent Core Insurance Platform
