Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Reddit Turns 20 and Embraces AI While Staying True to Its Roots
Reddit just turned 20 and is now adding artificial intelligence to improve how people find answers.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
1 min read
A Bowl of Spinach, Kale and Broccoli May Boost Heart Health in Elderly Women
Eating a bowl of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli may be good to ward off the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly in elderly women.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
2 min read
Russia Aggressively Throttles Cloudflare and Other Western Web Services
throttlingStarting June 9, 2025, Russian internet service providers began throttling access to websites and services protected by Cloudflare, effectively rendering them inaccessible to users in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Create Is Finally Coming to iOS as Google Ramps Up Video Editing Push
Nearly two years after launching exclusively on Android, Google is preparing to bring its mobile video editing app, YouTube Create, to iOS devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Tests Deeper Passkey Integration with 1Password on Windows 11
Microsoft is experimenting with a more seamless passwordless experience by integrating 1Password’s passkey support directly into Windows 11.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
1 min read
YouTube Raises Minimum Age for Live Streaming to 16 Starting July 22
YouTube is tightening its live-streaming policies by raising the minimum age requirement for creators.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 28, 2025
1 min read
Meta Faces Possible Daily Fines in EU Over Pay-or-Consent Model Non-Compliance
Meta Platforms may soon face daily fines after EU regulators warned that its revised pay-or-consent advertising model might still fail to comply with the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
1 min read
Germany Urges Apple and Google to Remove Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Data Privacy Concerns
Germany's data protection commissioner has called on Apple and Google to remove the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores in the country, citing violations of data protection laws.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
1 min read
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Cybersecurity Incident, Flights Remain Unaffected
Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that disrupted some of its IT systems, though flight operations continue as scheduled.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
1 min read
Critical Printer Vulnerability Affects 689 Brother Models as Default Password Can Be Predicted
A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE 2024 51978, impacts 689 Brother printer models and 53 additional models from Fujifilm, Toshiba, Konica Minolta, and Ricoh.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
1 min read
FTC Sends $126 Million in Fortnite Refunds, Reopens Claims for More Players
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a second round of refunds totaling $126 million to nearly 970,000 Fortnite players, as part of a larger settlement with Epic Games over deceptive in-game purchases.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
2 min read
BBC to Charge U.S. Users for Full Access to Its News Website
The BBC is launching a paid subscription for its online content in the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
2 min read
Google’s Gemini AI to Control Android Apps Without Tracking Your Data
Android users will soon gain more control and flexibility over their device’s AI assistant, as Google prepares to roll out a major update for its Gemini chatbot.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
2 min read
Apple Unveils New App Store Fee Structure in EU to Comply With Digital Markets Act
Apple has announced a significant overhaul to its App Store business model in the European Union, aiming to align with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and avoid further regulatory penalties.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
2 min read
Google Resumes Rollout of AI-Powered ‘Ask Photos’ Feature With Faster Search and Wider Access
After a brief pause, Google is once again expanding access to its AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos, now with improved performance and faster results.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Replaces Blue Screen of Death with Sleeker Black Screen in Windows 11 Update
Microsoft is officially retiring the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 and replacing it with a new design called the Black Screen of Death.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 27, 2025
2 min read
Google Introduces Gemini CLI: AI-Powered Coding Right From Your Terminal
Google has introduced Gemini CLI, a lightweight and powerful open-source AI agent that brings the Gemini experience directly into your terminal.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 26, 2025
1 min read
ElevenLabs Releases Voice Design v3 With Ultra-Realistic AI Voices
ElevenLabs launched Voice Design v3, allowing users to create highly realistic voices using just a simple text prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 26, 2025
1 min read
Google Earth Celebrates 20 Years With New Features
Google Earth has turned 20. To mark the occasion, Google has added two exciting new features to the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 26, 2025
1 min read
ChatGPT Connectors for Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, and Box Now Available to Pro Users
ChatGPT has rolled out connectors for Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, and Box to Pro users (excluding those in the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK) outside of the deep research mode.
Bijay Pokharel,
June 26, 2025
1 min read



