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.
Samsung Announces Medications Tracking Feature to Its Health App
Samsung has announced a new Medication tracking feature to its Health app that will help users manage their health more comprehensively.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
2 min read
US to Land International Astronaut on Moon by Decade-End: Kamala Harris
The US will land an international astronaut on the Moon aboard NASA's Artemis mission by the end of the decade, said Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting of the White House's National Space Council in Washington, DC.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
3 min read
Apple Loses Bid to Halt Watch Sales Ban in US
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has denied Apple’s bid to delay an import and sales ban on the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 amid a patent dispute.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
1 min read
Instagram Phishing Campaign Targets Backup Codes, Bypassing 2FA
Security researchers at Trustwave have recently uncovered a phishing campaign that masquerades as a 'copyright infringement' email.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
3 min read
Google Patches 8th Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in 2023
Google has just released emergency updates to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability of the year affecting its iconic web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
1 min read
Apple Watch Ban May Cost Firm $300 to $400 Million in Sales: Report
Apple's decision to stop selling two of the latest models of Apple Watches -- Series 9 and Ultra 2 -- in the US this week could cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars, media reports said.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Copilot Now Lets You Create Personalised Songs with Simple Prompt
Microsoft has partnered with Suno, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-based music creation, to bring their capabilities to its AI-powered chatbot Copilot, allowing you to create personalized songs with a simple prompt.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
1 min read
Volkswagen Group to Adopt Tesla’s EV Charging Standard
The Volkswagen Group has announced that the company will adopt Elon Musk-run Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
1 min read
Over 100 Million GenAI Smartphones to Be Shipped in 2024
The shipment of generative AI-driven smartphones is likely to reach over 100 million units next year, a report showed on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
2 min read
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Finally Launches, Recovers New Shepard Booster
Jeff Bezos-run Blue Origin has launched and recovered its New Shepard booster, making its 24th mission finally a success and giving Elon Musk-run SpaceX some real competition.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
2 min read
Intel to Lay Off 235 Employees in 5th Job Cut Round This Year
Intel is laying off 235 employees in its fifth round of job cuts this year, and there may be more job losses at the company in 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
1 min read
USD 300 Million Seized, 3,500 Arrests in Major Cybercrime Operation
An international police operation codenamed 'Operation HAECHI IV' has netted nearly 3,500 arrests and seized a staggering USD 300 million in illegal proceeds
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
1 min read
FBI Disrupts Prolific ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Variant
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the successful disruption of a prolific cybercriminal operation: the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware variant. This sophisticated malware has plagued individuals and organizations worldwide for the past year, encrypting crucial data and demanding exorbitant ransoms.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
NASA Laser Message Beams Video of a Cat from Deep Space
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications experiment beamed an ultra-high definition streaming video of a cat from a record-setting 31 million kilometers, or about 80 times the Earth-Moon distance.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
2 min read
1.5 Billion Records Exposed in REWN Data Breach
Hackers breached the Real Estate Wealth Network (REWN), a prominent data aggregator in the United States, leading to the compromise of highly sensitive information concerning homeowners, investors, and renters.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Tesla Removes Disney+ from Vehicles Amid Musk-Iger Rivalry: Report
Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid Elon Musk having an online fight with Disney CEO Bob Iger, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Ground Issue Delays Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Launch
Billionaire Jeff Bezos's aerospace company Blue Origin scrubbed its New Shepard rocket launch, the first in 15 months, last minute over a ground system issue. The company aims to make the lift-off on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Google Agrees to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Dispute Settlement
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to the US consumers and states in a settlement over Play Store reached in September.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Google Play Store’s New Option Lets You Delete Apps from Other Android Devices
Google is adding a new option in Play Store, which will let users uninstall apps from their other Android devices remotely.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Apple to Stop Selling Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 in US over Patent Dispute
Apple will stop selling its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the US this week over a patent dispute.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
2 min read





