Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Apple Removes AI Nudify Apps From App Store
Apple has confirmed it removed several AI-powered "nudify" apps from the App Store after San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu accused both Apple and Google of allowing apps that generate non-consensual nude deepfakes.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2026
1 min read
Apple Music Subscription Prices Increase in the US, UK, and Europe
Apple has increased the price of its Apple Music subscription plans across several markets, with customers in the United States now paying more for individual, family, and student memberships.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2026
2 min read
AWS Glitch Shows Estimated Bills of Up to $1.5 Trillion for Customers Worldwide
Amazon Web Services customers around the world were briefly shown estimated cloud bills worth billions and, in some cases, trillions of dollars after a technical issue affected the company's billing system on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2026
2 min read
Apple Briefly Overtakes Nvidia in Historic $4.9 Trillion Market Cap Race
During Friday's trading session, Apple briefly moved ahead of Nvidia in market capitalization, marking the first time in more than a year that it reclaimed the top spot.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2026
2 min read
Windows Server 2022 Leaves Mainstream Support in October 2026, Security Updates Continue Until 2031
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Server 2022 will reach the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
2 min read
WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Full Username Feature to More Users
WhatsApp has started gradually rolling out its long-awaited username feature to more users following the initial username reservation phase.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
1 min read
UK Jails Two Hackers Behind £29 Million Transport for London Cyberattack
Two young hackers have been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for carrying out the 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL), an incident that disrupted critical transport services across the UK capital and caused an estimated £29 million in damages.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
3 min read
X Cracks Down on Stolen Content and Engagement Bait in Creator Monetization Program
X is using Grok AI to detect stolen content faster and redirect creator payouts to original creators while cracking down on engagement bait.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
2 min read
Coca-Cola Halts Fairlife Dairy Production After Ransomware Attack
Coca-Cola has temporarily suspended production at its Fairlife dairy business in the United States after the company was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted its production systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
1 min read
SpaceX Aborts Starship V3 Launch After Engine Startup Failure
SpaceX called off the second launch attempt of its upgraded Starship rocket on Thursday just moments before liftoff after several engines failed to ignite.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
2 min read
Telegram Introduces Rich Text Editor With Tables, AI Support, and More
Telegram has introduced a Rich Text Editor with tables, AI support, formulas, headings, and more, exclusively for Premium subscribers.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
1 min read
Fortnite Expands AI Characters With 36 New Voice-Powered NPC Personas
Epic Games is bringing more artificial intelligence features to Fortnite by giving creators access to 36 AI-powered characters with unique voices and personalities.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
2 min read
How to Tell If Your Wi-Fi Router Has Been Hacked: 7 Warning Signs and Easy Fixes
Learn the 7 warning signs that your Wi-Fi router may have been hacked, how to check your router for unauthorized access, and the best ways to secure your home network.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2026
6 min read
EU Orders Google to Open Android and Search to Rival AI Assistants
The European Union has ordered Google to give competing AI assistants and search engines greater access to Android and Google Search under the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
2 min read
UK Porn Age Checks Drive Sharp Rise in VPN Usage
The introduction of mandatory age verification for adult websites in the UK has led to a significant increase in virtual private network (VPN) usage, according to new findings cited by the Financial Times from an official report by the country's media regulator.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
1 min read
Meta Will Alert Parents if Teens Discuss Suicide With Meta AI
Meta is expanding its safety tools for teenagers by notifying parents when supervised teen accounts have conversations with Meta AI about self-harm or suicide.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
1 min read
Zoom Urges Windows Users to Update After Critical Account Takeover Flaw Discovered
Zoom has patched a critical Windows vulnerability that could let attackers hijack accounts remotely without authentication.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
2 min read
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged Leaders of Global Investment Fraud Network Linked to €100M Monthly Scam
Dutch police arrested multiple suspects tied to a global investment fraud ring that allegedly stole millions through fake crypto investments.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
2 min read
Stripe and Advent Reportedly Bid $53.4 Billion to Acquire PayPal
Stripe and Advent International have reportedly offered $53.4 billion to acquire PayPal, creating one of the biggest payments deals ever.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes Critical Age of Empires II Bug That Could Let Hackers Take Over PCs
Microsoft has patched a critical Age of Empires II flaw that could let attackers remotely execute malicious code through game invites.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2026
1 min read





