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.
5 Cybersecurity Mistakes That Make You Vulnerable on the Internet
Here in this blog post, we've outlined the common cybersecurity mistakes individuals often make online and provided actionable alternatives.
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February 7, 2024
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SpaceX under Investigation for Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
SpaceX is being investigated in the US for discrimination and sexual harassment, the media reported.
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February 7, 2024
1 min read
Taylor Swift Threatens Legal Action against Student Who Tracks Celebrity Jets
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who recently fought an uphill battle against her deepfake porn images, has threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, a college student who tracks celebrity jets and faced Elon Musk’s ire in the past.
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February 7, 2024
1 min read
Meta Expands ‘Take It Down’ Programme To Help Teens Fight Sextortion
Meta has worked with the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to expand the 'Take It Down' program to more countries and languages to help millions of teens combat sextortion.
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February 7, 2024
2 min read
Google to Pay $350 Million to Settle Shareholders’ Data Privacy Lawsuit
Tech giant Google agreed to pay $350 million to settle a lawsuit by shareholders related to a security bug at its now-defunct Google+ social media website.
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February 7, 2024
1 min read
Disney Plus Implements Password Sharing Restrictions for US Subscribers
The subscription-based streaming service Disney Plus is finally implementing measures to prevent US subscribers from sharing their passwords with non-paying users.
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February 7, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Adds Metadata for ChatGPT and DALL·E 3 Model Images
OpenAI has announced a significant enhancement to the provenance of images generated through ChatGPT on the web and their API featuring the DALL·E 3 model. Moving forward, these images will include C2PA metadata, providing users with valuable insights into their origin and authenticity.
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February 7, 2024
1 min read
Meta to Label AI-Generated Content on FB, Instagram, Threads in Election Year
Meta on Tuesday said that in the coming months, it will label images that users post to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads that are AI-generated.
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February 6, 2024
2 min read
Man Takes ChatGPT Help to Find Wife from Over 5k Matches on Tinder
A Russian man has revealed that he used OpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT to help him find his life partner after eliminating over 5,000 matches on the dating site Tinder.
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February 6, 2024
1 min read
Spotify Reaches 236 Million Premium Subscribers, Revenue Up 16%
Spotify on Tuesday said it now has 236 million premium subscribers, a 4 percent increase over the last quarter.
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February 6, 2024
1 min read
‘Russia’s Google’ Pulls Out of Home Country, Sells Biz for $5.2 Billion
The Dutch owner of Yandex which is touted as “Russia's Google” has announced to divest its Russia-based businesses for $5.2 billion.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
2 min read
Apple Opens Applications for ‘Swift Student Challenge’ for 2024
Apple on Tuesday announced to open applications for its ‘Swift Student Challenge’ initiative for 2024, where it will recognize 50 distinguished winners for their outstanding submissions and invite them to its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
1 min read
US Plans Visa Ban for People Connected to Commercial Spyware
The US government has announced a new policy that will allow the imposition of visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
1 min read
Google to Face Antitrust Trial over Ad Tech Monopoly in US
Google will face another antitrust trial in the US, this time over its ad tech policies. The ad tech trial will begin in the US state of Virginia on September 9.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Partners News Website Semafor for AI-Assisted Stories
Microsoft has announced its partnership with media platform Semafor and other news organizations to help journalists work with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
1 min read
Nose Picking Habit May ‘Partially’ Signal Alzheimer’s Risk: Scientists
People who frequently pick their noses may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a review of dozens of published studies.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
1 min read
10 Easy Ways to Make Money From Your Smartphone in 2026
Want to earn money using your phone? This blog is your guide! We'll explore different ways to make money with your smartphone in 2026 and beyond. It'll be fun and exciting, let's go!
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
7 min read
Snapchat’s Parent Company Lays off 10% of Global Full-Time Workforce
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, on Monday announced to lay off approximately 10 percent of its global full-time employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2024
1 min read
Zuckerberg Overtakes Bill Gates, Becomes Fourth Richest Person in the World
Mark Zuckerberg is now the fourth richest person in the world following a surge in Meta’s share price that has increased his net worth more than any other individual this year, a report said.
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February 6, 2024
1 min read
Oversight Board Asks Meta to Label AI Manipulated Content to Curb Fake Videos
The Oversight Board on Monday urged Meta to begin labeling manipulated content, such as videos altered by artificial intelligence (AI) or other means, when such content may cause harm.
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February 5, 2024
3 min read





