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.
VLC Media Player to Introduce Local AI for Subtitles and Translation
VideoLAN, the non-profit organization behind the widely-used VLC media player, is rolling out a groundbreaking AI feature that will let users add subtitles to any video directly within the player.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
2 min read
X Introduces Parody Labels to Differentiate Accounts
X announced today that it will begin labeling parody or satire accounts to help users distinguish them from authentic profiles.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
1 min read
10 ChatGPT Hacks to Save Time and Boost Productivity in 2026
In this blog, we’ll share 10 genius hacks to make the most of ChatGPT in 2026. From writing help to personalized suggestions, these tips will not only save you time but might just blow your mind with their capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
6 min read
Men 3x More Likely to Die from a Brain Injury: Study
Men are three times more likely to die from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) than women, according to a study on Friday.
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January 10, 2025
2 min read
Global Diagnosed HIV Prevalence to Reach over 2.2 Million in 2033: Report
The diagnosed prevalent cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are projected to increase globally at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.90 percent from 2.00 million in 2023 to 2.18 million in 2033, according to a report on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
2 min read
Installed Base of GenAI Smartphones to Exceed 1 Billion Globally by 2028
According to a report on Friday, generative AI (GenAI) smartphones will account for over 54 percent of total smartphone shipments by 2028, with an installed base exceeding 1 billion.
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January 10, 2025
2 min read
Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model Y for Asia-Pacific Market
Tesla has introduced a refreshed version of its Model Y SUV, aimed at the Chinese and broader Asia-Pacific markets.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
1 min read
Proton Global Outage Resolved After Networking Issues Disrupt Services
Proton, the privacy-focused tech company, experienced a significant worldwide outage today that impacted its suite of services, including Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, ProtonVPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Wallet.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes OneDrive Bug Causing macOS Apps to Freeze
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused macOS applications to freeze when opening or saving files in OneDrive.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2025
1 min read
Google Partners with The Linux Foundation to Bolster Chromium Ecosystem
Google, in collaboration with The Linux Foundation, has launched an initiative to fund and advance open development within the Chromium ecosystem.
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January 10, 2025
2 min read
Never Sold Users’ Siri Data to Anyone for Any Purpose: Apple
On Thursday, Apple said that it never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
2 min read
Ukrainian Hacktivists Breach Russian ISP Nodex, Wipe Systems Clean
Ukrainian hacktivists from the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance (UCA) have claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack on Russian internet service provider Nodex.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in WordPress Plugin Fancy Product Designer Remain Unpatched
Two severe security flaws have been identified in the popular Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress, with no fixes yet implemented. Despite repeated notifications, the plugin's developer, Radykal, has not addressed the vulnerabilities, leaving users at risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Hacker Claims to Have Breached U.S. Location Firm Gravy Analytics
An anonymous hacker is claiming responsibility for a data breach at U.S.-based location tracking company Gravy Analytics, according to screenshots of their alleged exploits circulating online.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Back Bing Image Creator Upgrade Amid User Complaints
Microsoft is reversing an update to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator after weeks of user dissatisfaction, reports TechCrunch.
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January 9, 2025
2 min read
Apple to Launch Next Swift Student Challenge on Feb 3
Apple on Tuesday announced that its next "Swift Student Challenge" will open on February 3. The challenge aims to inspire the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
2 min read
LG Electronics’ Operating Profit Drops 53.2 Percent in Q4
LG Electronics, South Korea's leading home appliance maker, on Wednesday estimated its fourth-quarter operating profit decreased more than 53 percent from a year earlier due to global economic uncertainties.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read
Samsung Misses Q4 Profit Forecast on Missteps in AI Chips
On Wednesday, Samsung Electronics estimated its fourth-quarter operating profit to be more than doubled from a year earlier but missed market expectations due to lackluster performance in its high-end memory chips for artificial intelligence accelerators.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read
Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack in October 2024 Exposed Data of 8,500 People
Japanese electronics company Casio has disclosed that a ransomware attack in October 2024 compromised the personal data of approximately 8,500 individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read
Ann Altman Files Lawsuit Against Brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, accusing him of sexually abusing her throughout her childhood over nearly ten years.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read



