Tesla’s fourth quarter of 2024 earnings fell short of expectations, but CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on three key initiatives: budget EVs, commercial robotaxis, and humanoid robots. Industry analysts express concern, warning that execution challenges could undermine Tesla’s momentum in 2025.

The EU convened a non-official defense summit on February 3, 2025, focusing on strengthening Europe’s military capabilities against Russia and other threats. Given the pressing need for autonomous defense systems, the EU plans to invest EUR500 billion (US$516.33 billion) over the next decade to bolster its military industry. Following the prominent role of drones in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, market observers anticipate substantial growth in Europe’s drone market as conventional warfare becomes increasingly technology-driven, with small unmanned aircraft emerging as a crucial segment.

Taiwan-based Kdan Mobile Software has established itself as one of the world’s top five PDF document service providers through consistent international expansion. While initially focused on mobile applications, the company has successfully shifted toward the global corporate market, with North America now representing about 30% of its total revenue.