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.
Elon Musk Shakes Up X with Free Premium Features for High-Followers
Elon Musk announced a significant change for X (formerly Twitter) users. Through a tweet, Musk revealed a new program offering free Premium features to accounts with a large verified follower base.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2024
1 min read
Discord: Beyond Just Chatting – A Beginner’s Guide
If you've heard the word "Discord" floating around and have been wondering what the heck it is, you're not alone. Let's break it down into easy-to-understand bits.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 28, 2024
2 min read
Spain VPN Surge: Madrid Protest & Telegram Ban
VPN usage in Spain has seen a dramatic increase in recent weeks, with two significant spikes in demand.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
1 min read
China Leads in Govt-Backed Exploitation of Zero-Day Bugs: Google Report
China continues to lead the way for government-backed exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. The cyber espionage groups in the country exploited 12 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, up from seven in 2022, a Google report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
1 min read
Top South Korean Game Developer Joins Google Cloud on AI, Cloud Computing
NCSOFT Corporation, a major South Korean online and mobile game developer, said on Wednesday that it has joined hands with Google Cloud in improving artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing capabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
1 min read
‘Meta Oversight Board’s Ruling on ‘Shaheed’ Will Promote Terror Online’
Meta’s removal of the ban on the Arabic word ‘shaheed’, roughly translated as ‘martyr’ in English, as asked by its Oversight Board may lead to the proliferation of terror speech online, said CyberWell, a tech nonprofit on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
2 min read
Childbirths in South Korea Hit Another Low in January: Report
The number of babies born in South Korea fell to a record low for any January this year, data showed on Wednesday, deepening woes about the country's demographic picture due to rapid aging and ultra-low birth rate.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
2 min read
Musk’s xAI To Enable Chatbot Grok for All Premium Subscribers of X
Tesla CEO and business tycoon Elon Musk said Grok will be enabled for all premium subscribers of social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
1 min read
Apple to Hold Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10
Apple has officially announced its renowned Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 dates.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2024
1 min read
South Korea, Japan to Cooperate in Developing Satellite Navigation System
South Korea and Japan will collaborate on the development and operation of regional satellite navigation systems in East Asia, Seoul's science ministry said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2024
1 min read
Oversight Board Asks Meta to Remove Restriction on Arabic Word ‘Shaheed’
Meta's oversight board on Tuesday asked the company to end its blanket ban on the Arabic word "shaheed", roughly translated as "martyr" in English.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2024
2 min read
YouTube Purges 2.25 Million Videos in India for Violating Its Community Guidelines in Q4 2023
YouTube has removed over 2.25 million videos in India for violating its community guidelines in the fourth quarter of 2023, the popular video streaming platform said in a report on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2024
1 min read
Robocall Scammer Hit with $9.9M Fine, Faces Injunction
A federal court imposed a heavy $9.9 million penalty on a robocall scammer responsible for thousands of illegal "spoofed" calls.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2024
1 min read
Humans Spread More Viruses to Animals: Study
Humans frequently spread viruses to wild and domestic animals, increasing their risk of disease, finds a study, challenging the long-held theory that humans are a sink for viruses.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
2 min read
10 Instagram Hacks You Need to Know in 2026
Instagram has exploded from a photo-sharing app to a powerful platform. But in 2026, standing out requires more than just great pics. These hacks are your secret toolkit to boost engagement, streamline your workflow, and maximize your impact!
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
5 min read
China Blocks Use of Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers
China has reportedly implemented new guidelines phasing out US-made microprocessors from government PCs and servers. This means domestic alternatives will slowly replace Intel and AMD chips.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 25, 2024
1 min read
South Korea-Built Nuclear Reactor Connected to UAE Power Grid
The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation's power transmission grid, South Korea's state-run utility company said on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
Elon Musk Thought That OpenAI Would Fail: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has said that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk thought that the ChatGPT-maker company would fail and "he chose to part ways".
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
Russian Soyuz Lifts off to Space with 3 Astronauts
A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts successfully lifted off from the International Space Station on Saturday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 24, 2024
1 min read
HTTP vs. HTTPS: What’s the Difference?
Protect your online life. Learn the difference between HTTP and HTTPS. 👇
Bijay Pokharel,
March 23, 2024
2 min read





