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.
Apple Pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 After Hours of Releasing Amid Boot Loop Issue
Apple has pulled the second betas of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 updates from the Developer Centre and over the air after three hours of releasing due to a boot loop issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read
Disrupted Sleep in 30s, 40s May Up Memory, Thinking Problems Later: Study
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
2 min read
6 Carmakers to Recall Over 72,000 Vehicles for Faulty Parts
Tesla Korea, Hyundai Motor, and four other carmakers will recall over 72,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transportation ministry said on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read
LastPass Now Requires a Minimum of 12 Characters for Master Passwords
LastPass is making mandatory changes to its user accounts, requiring all users to update their master passwords to a minimum of 12 characters.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read
Nigerian National Arrested in Ghana for $7.5M Email Scam on Charities
A Nigerian national was arrested in Ghana on charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
2 min read
SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees Who Criticized Elon Musk
SpaceX is facing serious accusations of unlawfully terminating employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read
Twitch Implements Ban on Faux Nudity in Live Streams
American video live-streaming service Twitch has updated its Attire Policy, specifically targeting the issue of implied nudity during live streams.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read
Omicron BA.5 More Deadlier Covid Variants, Flu: US CDC
Patients hospitalized with Omicron BA.5 are more likely to die than those with other COVID-19 variants or with flu, according to a new study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
2 min read
Samsung to Unveil Flagship Galaxy S24 Series in Heart of Silicon Valley
Samsung on Wednesday announced to launch of its next flagship Galaxy S24 series, powered by AI, during the ‘Unpacked’ event in the heart of Silicon Valley in the US this month.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s X Launches Paid Basic Tier for Verified Organisations
Elon Musk-run X on Wednesday announced a new basic paid tier for verified organizations that is now available for $200 per month or $2,000 per year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2024
1 min read
SpaceX Launches 1st Batch of Satellites for Mobile Phone Connectivity Anywhere on Earth
SpaceX has launched the first batch of satellites to connect mobile phone users anywhere on the planet.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2024
1 min read
Hackers Breach Victorian Court System, Recordings Leaked
A cyberattack has rocked the Victorian judicial system, with hackers infiltrating the state's court recording database and potentially exposing sensitive audio and video footage of legal proceedings.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2024
1 min read
Telegram Announces Colourful Calls, Largest Bot Update
Telegram unveiled new updates, featuring a range of exciting enhancements aimed at elevating user experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2024
1 min read
Crypto Phishing Scams Drained Nearly $300 Million From 320k Users in 2023: Report
Wallet drainers, a type of malware related to cryptocurrency, have stolen $295 million in cryptocurrencies from about 324,000 victims in 2023, a new report has revealed.According to the security platform Scam Sniffer, scammers stole almost $7 million on March 11 alone in the past year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
1 min read
Investment Giant Fidelity Cuts Musk-Run X’s Valuation by 71.5%
In some bad news for Elon Musk, global investment firm Fidelity has marked down its investment in Musk-run X Holdings (the parent company of X) by a whopping 71.5 percent from the original value.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
2 min read
China’s BYD Gears up to Topple Musk’s Tesla as World’s Top EV Maker
Chinese automotive giant BYD has moved one step closer to topple Elon Musk-run Tesla as the world’s top EV manufacturer after the Shenzhen-based company sold a record 526,000 electric vehicles in October-December 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
1 min read
Meta Removes Support for Chromecast from Quest VR Headsets: Report
Meta has discontinued Chromecast functionality from Quest VR headsets via a software update with the build number (firmware version) 60.0, which was released last month.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
1 min read
MrBeast Refuses to Upload Videos on Musk’s X Due to Poor Monetization
YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) has snubbed Elon Musk, saying he won’t upload his videos on X as doing so would not even fund a fraction of what he spends on making those videos.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
2 min read
How to Read Instagram DMs Without Triggering the ‘Seen’ Alert
in this guide, we're going to explore how to read Instagram Direct Messages without letting those noticeable blue checkmarks appear.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
2 min read
Meta Drops Prices on Mixed Reality Headset Quest 2, Accessories
Meta has announced to lower the price of its mixed reality (MR) headset Quest 2 and its accessories.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2024
1 min read





