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.

IT NEWS & UPDATES

WhatsApp Bans 9.7 Million Accounts in India in February for Rule Violations

WhatsApp on Tuesday said that it has banned over 9.7 million accounts in India during February 2025, citing violations of its Terms of Service.

Bijay Pokharel, April 2, 2025 2 min read

FEATURED, ONLINE TIPS

What is the Ghibli Trend and How to Create Your Own?

The Ghibli Trend transforms photos into Studio Ghibli-style art using AI. Learn how to create your own magical anime-inspired images effortlessly!

Bijay Pokharel, April 2, 2025 3 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

OpenAI Expands Image Generation Access Amidst Record $40 Billion Funding

CEO Sam Altman announced in a post on X that OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now accessible to all users. Previously, this feature was exclusive to paying ChatGPT subscribers.

Bijay Pokharel, April 1, 2025 1 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

OpenAI Secures Record $40 Billion Investment, Eyes AGI Future

OpenAI has secured a historic $40 billion investment round led by SoftBank, elevating its valuation to an astounding $300 billion. According to CNBC, this marks the largest private tech funding round in history.

Bijay Pokharel, April 1, 2025 2 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

Daily ChatGPT Users Rise to Fresh High on Popular Ghibli-Style AI Images

Industry data showed on Tuesday that the daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter, which transforms personal photos into famous Japanese...

Bijay Pokharel, April 1, 2025 2 min read

CYBER SECURITY

Massive Data Leak Exposes AI-Generated Explicit Images

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently discovered an unprotected database containing nearly 100,000 records from GenNomis by AI-NOMIS, a South Korean AI company specializing in face-swapping and AI-generated adult content.

Bijay Pokharel, March 31, 2025 2 min read

HEALTH

Prolonged Antidepressant Use May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death, Study Finds

A new study suggests that long-term use of antidepressants may significantly raise the risk of sudden cardiac death, with the level of risk varying by age and duration of exposure.

Bijay Pokharel, March 31, 2025 2 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

Samsung Likely to Report Decline in Operating Profit for Q1: Report

A report on Monday said that Samsung is expected to report a decline in operating profit for the first quarter, largely due to weak semiconductor performance.

Bijay Pokharel, March 31, 2025 2 min read

HEALTH

Study Finds Bedtime Screen Use Increases Insomnia Risk by 59%

Do you love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 percent.

Bijay Pokharel, March 31, 2025 2 min read

APPLE

Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Health Coach for Future iOS Update

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on an upgraded version of its Health app featuring an AI-driven health coach who will offer personalized wellness advice.

Bijay Pokharel, March 31, 2025 1 min read

IT NEWS & UPDATES

Sam Altman Asks Users to Slow down as ChatGPT’s New Image Generator Faces Heavy Demand

On Sunday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged users to reduce their usage of ChatGPT’s latest image generation feature, citing overwhelming demand.

Bijay Pokharel, March 30, 2025 2 min read

CYBER SECURITY

U.S. Seizes Over $8.2 Million in Crypto Stolen Through Romance Scams

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million in USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency stolen through romance scams, a type of fraud where victims are tricked into making fake investments.

Bijay Pokharel, March 30, 2025 1 min read

MICROSOFT

Microsoft Fixes Remote Desktop Connection Issues Caused by Recent Updates

Microsoft has resolved a problem affecting Remote Desktop (RDP) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections that emerged after Windows updates were released in January 2025.