DATOTEK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., a Taiwan-based memory and storage manufacturer, showcased its latest AI-powered sustainable storage solutions and AI infrastructure technologies at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei under the exhibition theme "AI Together." The company presented a comprehensive portfolio of AI storage, edge AI computing, PCIe Gen5 SSD thermal management, USB4 portable SSDs, and next-generation memory products designed for both enterprise and consumer markets

Rugged edge computing brand – Cincoze will showcase its latest embedded computing solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, from June 2–5 (Hall 2, Booth Q0401a). Cincoze will display its full range of edge computing solutions around the theme of "Smarter, Faster, More Reliable - Powered by Edge AI" encompassing the full spectrum of edge application environments in four dedicated zones, including DIN-Rail computers, industrial panel PCs and monitors, rugged embedded computers, and GPU embedded computers

Technology news, product launches and show highlights from the event attendees available for download (PDF).

Tracking devices play a critical role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection across various industries. As IoT applications expand, the demand for energy-efficient solutions becomes increasingly important. This article explores the rise of battery-efficient tracking devices and their transformative impact on IoT ecosystems.Advancements in Tracking DevicesTracking devices first emerged with the advent of GPS technology, revolutionizing location-based services. Early applications were limited, but as the Internet of Things (IoT) grew, tracking devices expanded into sectors like logistics, agriculture, and personal safety, offering real-time monitoring.However, traditional devices faced challenges like short battery life and high maintenance costs. To address these issues, advancements in energy-efficient technologies, such as low-power wireless communication and optimized sensors, led to the development of battery-efficient models. These innovations have paved the way for longer-lasting and cost-effective tracking devices that are essential for the expanding IoT landscape.How Battery-Efficient Technology WorksBattery-efficient tracking devices use low-power wireless technologies like LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable long-range communication with minimal power consumption. Sleep modes, energy harvesting techniques (such as solar or kinetic energy), and ultra-low-power processors help extend battery life.Advances in sensor technology allow these devices to collect accurate data while consuming less energy. For example, a GPS trailer tracking uses these technologies to provide long-lasting performance to ensure reliable location tracking without frequent recharging. This makes it ideal for industries like logistics that require continuous monitoring with energy-efficient solutions.Impact on IndustriesBattery-efficient tracking devices have a significant impact across various industries:In logistics and fleet management, they reduce maintenance costs and extend tracking durations for vehicles.In agriculture, smart farming solutions leverage these devices to monitor livestock and machinery with minimal energy consumption.Personal safety benefits from wearable devices that track health and location, requiring less frequent charging.Additionally, the environmental impact of these devices is profound, as longer-lasting batteries help reduce waste and the environmental concerns associated with battery disposal.Benefits Over Traditional Tracking DevicesBattery-efficient tracking devices offer several key advantages over traditional models. Longer operational life is a major benefit, as these devices can run for months or even years on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharging or battery replacements. This is especially valuable in remote or hard-to-reach locations.Additionally, reduced maintenance requirements lower operational disruptions, as there’s less need for battery changes or regular maintenance. Lower operational costs are another advantage, with businesses saving on battery replacements and charging infrastructure.Lastly, increased accessibility and scalability enable businesses to deploy more devices across large-scale operations, such as fleet management or asset tracking, without incurring high costs. These benefits make battery-efficient tracking devices an essential solution for industries looking to optimize their IoT networks and reduce long-term costs while enhancing operational efficiency.EndnoteBattery-efficient tracking devices are playing an important role in making IoT systems more sustainable and practical. As technology continues to improve, these devices will become even more integrated into various industries, helping to streamline operations and reduce energy consumption. The ongoing development in this area promises a future where tracking solutions are efficient and cost-effective. 

 SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun mass production of the 192GB SOCAMM2, a next-generation memory module standard based on the 1cnm process (sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology) LPDDR5X low-power DRAM.SOCAMM2 is a module that adapts low-power memory – which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones – for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.SK hynix emphasized that the 1cnm based SOCAMM2 product that is now in mass production delivers more than double the bandwidth with over 75% improved power efficiency compared to conventional RDIMM, providing an optimized solution for high performance AI operations.In particular, the company noted that its SOCAMM2 products are designed for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.SK hynix expects the new SOCAMM2 product will fundamentally resolve the memory bottlenecks encountered during the training and inference of large language model (LLM) with hundreds of billions of parameters, thereby playing a pivotal role in dramatically accelerating the processing speed of the overall system.The company stated that with the AI market shifting focus from inference to training, SOCAMM2 is gaining significant attention as a next-generation memory solution capable of operating LLMs with low power consumption. To meet the demands of its global Cloud Service Provider (CSP) customers, SK hynix has not only been providing a supply portfolio, but also stabilized its mass production system early on."By supplying the 192GB SOCAMM2, SK hynix has established a new standard for AI memory performance" Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra (CMO, Chief Marketing Officer) at SK hynix said. "We will solidify our position as the most trusted AI memory solution provider, through close collaboration with our global AI customers."SK hynix 192GB SOCAMM2, high-bandwidth and power-efficient. Credit: SK hynix 

The rapid proliferation of generative AI, coupled with increasingly sophisticated fraud and disinformation tactics, has made technology-driven risk mitigation and information verification a global priority. Organized by DIGITIMES and co-organized by Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC), the hackathon brought together developers to address these challenges through an "AI against AI" approach.Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the event also featured BitoPro, a cryptocurrency exchange under BitoGroup, and Gogolook, a TrustTech company, as challenge providers. Participants leveraged advanced AI tools to tackle critical societal issues, including fraud prevention for the elderly and virtual currency transaction security, translating innovative concepts into practical and scalable solutions.Fraud Prevention Elevated to National Security Priority: Government Strengthens Cross-Agency CollaborationDuring the awards ceremony, Tsai Yen-ming, Deputy Commissioner of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) under Taiwan's National Police Agency (NPA), emphasized that fraud has evolved from isolated criminal incidents into a complex and systemic threat-undermining social trust, disrupting financial order, and even posing risks to national security.To address these challenges, the CIB has established a Technology Crime Prevention Center to strengthen technology-driven investigative capabilities and talent development, alongside a Fraud Prevention Center that integrates cross-ministerial resources coordinated by the Executive Yuan to enhance overall anti-fraud capacity. Tsai noted that the competition's focus on fraud prevention and virtual currency transaction security has already demonstrated strong potential for real-world implementation. He expressed optimism about deepening collaboration with private-sector teams to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven anti-fraud technologies within the public sector.Empowering the Next Generation of Tech TalentThe hackathon attracted a diverse group of young developers from universities across Taiwan. During the event, Colley Huang, Chairman of DIGITIMES and IC Radio, encouraged participants to identify their roles and create value amid a rapidly evolving technological landscape. He noted that today's generation faces both challenges and opportunities shaped by the convergence of AI, semiconductors, and geopolitics. Early engagement with emerging technologies and the cultivation of differentiated capabilities, he said, will be essential for building long-term competitiveness.AWS Provides Cloud Infrastructure and AI Tools to Enhance Solution FeasibilityTo enhance the feasibility of the proposed solutions, AWS provided a comprehensive cloud development environment and technical support. Prior to the competition, participants attended workshops to familiarize themselves with AWS's advanced cloud services and AI capabilities. Teams also utilized Kiro, a purpose-built IDE with advanced AI agents, enabling them to rapidly build robust minimum viable products (MVPs) within the 27-hour development period.Robert Wang, Managing Director of AWS Taiwan, stated that the hackathon successfully brought together government, enterprises, and developers specifically focused on fraud prevention - a highly critical social issue - demonstrating the power of cross-sector collaboration in leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. He noted that fraud tactics continue to evolve by exploiting both technological advancements and human vulnerabilities, making it essential to deploy "equivalent countermeasures" powered by AI and data analytics. Wang further highlighted that Taiwan's extensive experience in fraud prevention holds significant export potential, and that the competition's outcomes not only address domestic challenges but also underscore the global commercial viability of Taiwan-developed anti-fraud solutions.Gogolook: Building a Cross-Sector Anti-Fraud EcosystemIn the "Fraud Identification and Prevention" category, with Gogolook serving as the challenge provider, many teams extensively leveraged Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed AWS service that provides access to high-performing foundation models. By integrating multiple foundation models, participants elevated fraud prevention from simple alert notifications to sophisticated, logic-driven explanations that help users understand why content is fraudulent. Team (1) demonstrated the practical application of AI in enhancing real-time fraud detection and decision-making, ultimately securing the top award.Reiny Song, Co-founder and CTO of Gogolook, remarked that fraud has evolved into a systemic issue spanning digital ecosystems, financial systems, and societal trust. While AI has amplified emerging risks, it also represents a critical tool in combating fraud. He emphasized that effective fraud prevention requires more than a single product; it depends on building a cross-sector ecosystem that integrates technology, real-world scenarios, and talent to drive scalable implementation. The competition showcased not only innovative concepts but also practical and viable technical solutions, advancing fraud prevention from theory to execution.BitoGroup: Strengthening Security in the Virtual Currency EcosystemIn the "Virtual Currency Transaction Security" category, Team "Bibi Lab" secured the top award. Titan Cheng, Founder and CEO of BitoGroup, the challenge provider for this category, noted that fraud and cybersecurity threats will become increasingly complex in the AI era, particularly as virtual currency-related crimes continue to evolve. Addressing these challenges, he said, will require sustained and high-intensity efforts rather than short-term initiatives.Cheng emphasized the importance of strengthening data governance and risk detection capabilities through the exchange of technical frameworks and practical experience, enabling both enterprises and society to collectively elevate their defense capabilities. He added that the competition not only served as a platform to showcase and validate technological innovations but also helped drive the broader adoption and advancement of anti-fraud solutions across the industry.Advancing Taiwan's AI and Bilingual Talent DevelopmentThe hackathon aligns with Taiwan's national agenda to promote AI industrialization and enhance digital societal security, while strengthening international collaboration and talent cultivation. The event received support from the National Development Council's subsidy program for promoting bilingual talent development and fostering an English-friendly environment.By convening nearly 100 AI professionals from across Taiwan, the competition translated the government's "fraud awareness for all" initiative into scalable and practical technological solutions, enhancing public awareness and resilience against emerging fraud tactics.The "Agent for Truth: Disinformation Defense Hackathon" served not only as a technological competition but also as a public-wide collaborative effort to build a digital defense network through public-private partnership and cross-generational co-creation. By bringing together cross-disciplinary AI talent to develop innovative solutions that genuinely protect citizens and strengthen societal resilience, the event demonstrated the potential for deeper cross-sector collaboration to build a more robust trustworthy information ecosystem and create a safer, more digitally resilient information environment for Taiwan.Government and industry leaders gather at the hackathon awards ceremony. Credit: DIGITIMES