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.
Nvidia, Humain to Build AI Factories in Saudi Arabia
Nvidia has partnered to transform Saudi Arabia into a global powerhouse in AI, cloud, and enterprise computing, digital twins, and robotics.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 72 Bugs, Including 5 Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft has released its May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, fixing 72 security vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws that are actively being exploited and two that were publicly disclosed before patches were available.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Twilio Denies Breach After Hacker Claims to Have 89 Million Steam Records
Twilio has denied being hacked after a threat actor claimed to be selling over 89 million Steam user records with one-time access codes.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Google Adds New Android Features to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams
Google is rolling out new safety features for Android to help stop phone call scams.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
PayPal Tap-to-Pay Now Works on iPhones in Germany
iPhone users in Germany can now use PayPal’s tap-to-pay feature at stores, thanks to a new update.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
YouTube to Stream NFL Week 1 Game for Free Worldwide
YouTube is making history by streaming the NFL’s 2025 Week 1 game for free worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
TikTok Launches “AI Alive” Tool to Turn Photos into Short Videos
TikTok has introduced a new AI tool called “AI Alive” that can turn your photos into short, animated videos with just a prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Lays Off Over 6,000 Employees in Major Job Cut
Microsoft is laying off more than 6,000 employees, which is about 3% of its total staff.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 14, 2025
1 min read
Police Bust Fake Investment Scam That Stole Over €3 Million
Europol has taken down a criminal group that tricked over 100 people and stole more than €3 million through a fake online investment platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Marks & Spencer Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyberattack
U.K. retail giant Marks & Spencer has confirmed that hackers stole customer personal data during a cyberattack last month.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Adds Voice Commands to Its AI DJ Feature
Spotify is enhancing its AI DJ experience by introducing voice command support, allowing premium users to interact with the feature more dynamically.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Google Is Testing a New AI Search Button Called “AI Mode”
Some people are starting to see a new feature called AI Mode on Google Search. It's a test version of a chatbot-style search tool that gives AI-generated answers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Is Updating the Windows 11 Start Menu
Microsoft is giving the Windows 11 Start menu a new look this month. The updated design is wider and lets you turn off the "recommended" section showing files and apps.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
2 min read
Google to Pay $1.375 Billion to Texas Over Biometric Privacy Violations
Google has agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with the state of Texas over a 2022 lawsuit alleging it unlawfully collected and used biometric data from millions of Texans without obtaining proper consent.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
iOS 18.5 Brings Satellite Messaging Support to iPhone 13 Lineup
Apple has officially released iOS 18.5, and one of its standout features is support for carrier-provided satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 series.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Apple’s iOS 19 May Feature AI-Powered Battery Management
Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update could include an AI-powered battery management feature to optimize power consumption, according to a Bloomberg report.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Google Updates Its Iconic ‘G’ Logo with a New Gradient Design
Google has refreshed its iconic multicolored "G" logo for the first time in nearly a decade.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 13, 2025
1 min read
Over 3 Million Student-Athlete Records Exposed in Major Data Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database containing 3,154,239 records linked to PrepHero, a platform that helps high school athletes secure college sports scholarships.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2025
1 min read
Honor Launches New AI Tool That Turns Photos into Short Videos
This tool can turn a single photo into a 5-second video using Google's new Veo 2 AI model — and it's available on Honor phones before it comes to Google's Gemini users.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2025
1 min read
Why Your Phone Number Is the New Social Security Number (And Why That’s Risky)
Your phone number is now used for logins, verification, and account recovery—making it as sensitive as your Social Security number. Learn how cybercriminals exploit it and how to protect your digital identity today.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 12, 2025
5 min read





