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.
Telegram Unveils New Features to Enhance Group Communication
Telegram announced new updates in group communication with the introduction of nine innovative features.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2024
1 min read
Threads to Make Its API Available to Developers by June
Threads will make its application programming interface (API) available to developers by June this year, it has announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2024
1 min read
‘Anytime’: Sam Altman Responds to Old X Thread After Elon Musk Sues OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to an old X thread of a brief conversation he had with Elon Musk after the tech billionaire sued the ChatGPT maker, alleging that the company breached their original contractual agreements around AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2024
1 min read
Meta Purges 22M+ Bad Posts on FB & Insta
Meta said that it took down over 17.8 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 4.8 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in January.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
2 min read
Musk Sues OpenAI, Its CEO Sam Altman over Agreement Breach Around AI
Elon Musk on Thursday sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they breached their original contractual agreements around AI.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
2 min read
Meta Stops Paying for News in Australia, Germany, France
Facebook parent company Meta said it will not enter into new commercial deals for traditional news content in Australia, France, and Germany.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
1 min read
Brave Launches Leo, a Privacy-Focused AI Assistant
Brave has launched Leo – Brave's privacy-preserving AI assistant built right into the browser – on all Android devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
2 min read
Cutout.Pro Data Breach Exposes 20 Million Users’ Info
AI-powered online photo and video editing platform Cutout.Pro suffered a major data breach that exposed the personal information of 20 million members, including email addresses, hashed and salted passwords, IP addresses, and names
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
1 min read
1 in 8 People Globally Is Now Obese: Lancet
Every eighth person or more than one billion people worldwide living with obesity, a precursor to several diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, revealed a study released by the Lancet on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
2 min read
Apple’s Shift from EVs to AI Draws Diverse Reactions Among Influencers
A rise in discussions related to "Apple" among influencers on the "X" platform has been witnessed in the last week of February after reports emerged about Apple's decision to discontinue its electric vehicle (EV) project, a new report revealed on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
2 min read
Is Russia Banning VPNs? New Restrictions Loom
Russian citizens are facing further isolation from the global internet as a sweeping ban on Virtual Private Network (VPN) services comes into force today.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
5 min read
Gemini to Pay Customers Over $1 Billion in Settlement
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange, reached a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to repay $1.1 billion to customers following issues with its Earn program.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Introduces Image Upscaling Tech for Games Co-Developed with Nvidia, AMD
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows API - DirectSR, that will enable game developers to seamlessly integrate AI-enabled super-resolution upscaling features from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Exposing the Dark Web: Who’s Operating in the Shadows?
The dark web: a haven for whistleblowers and criminals alike. A digital frontier where the pursuit of free speech and the shadows of illegal trade intertwine.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
3 min read
Video Gaming Company EA to Lay Off About 670 Employees
Popular video gaming company EA (Electronic Arts) is laying off 5 percent of its workforce, or nearly 670 employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
All Your Followers Will Soon See Pinned Posts on X: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Thursday announced that X users will soon have a feature that allows their followers to see pinned posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Rhysida Ransomware Gang Selling Stolen Children’s Data for $3.6 Million
The Rhysida ransomware gang, which is behind the cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, is now selling stolen data for 60 BTC ($3,700,000).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Amazon Aggregator Thrasio Files for Bankruptcy in US
Thrasio Holdings Inc, an aggregator of private brands on Amazon, has filed for bankruptcy in the US to reduce its losses from a massive debt load, the company said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Now Lets You Search Conversations by Date
WhatsApp on Wednesday announced to roll out a “search by date” feature for individual and group chats on Android devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
Apple Cancels Self-Driving EV Project, To Lay off Workers: Report
Apple has reportedly shelved its autonomous electric car project permanently and is likely to lay off “hundreds of employees” from the division, the media reported on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2024
1 min read





