Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.
Meta Restores Chromecast Support to Quest VR Headsets
Meta has brought back the Chromecast support to Quest VR headsets weeks after discontinuing it via a software update.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2024
1 min read
Apple to Remove Blood Oxygen App from Its Watches to Evade Import Ban: Report
In a document filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, medical technology company Masimo has said that Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that "do not contain pulse oximetry functionality".
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2024
1 min read
OpenAi Outlines Plan to Combat Misinformation Ahead of 2024 Elections
As countries around the world prepare for elections this year, OpenAI has outlined its plan to combat misinformation, with a focus on promoting transparency around the source of information.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2024
2 min read
WhatsApp’s New Feature Lets You Share Polls in Channels on iOS
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature to some beta testers that will let users share polls in channels on iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Launches Copilot Pro to Bring AI-Powered Office Features to All
Microsoft has launched Copilot Pro, a new premium subscription for $20 a month that provides access to AI-powered features inside Office apps, access to the latest OpenAI models, and the ability to build your own Copilot GPT.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2024
2 min read
iPhone16 May Feature More RAM, Faster Wi-Fi: Report
Apple's iPhone 16, which the company planning to launch later this year, is expected to feature more RAM, faster Wi-Fi, and other enhancements, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
2 min read
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Discovers Major Flaw after Driving, People Reacts
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has spotted a major flaw in the vehicle after driving it for some miles, which it demonstrated in a video shared on social media.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
2 min read
Apple Expands ‘Find My’ Network Limit to 32 Devices
Apple has quietly increased the number of items users can track using the Find My app
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
1 min read
Artificial Intelligence to Affect 40% of Jobs Globally: IMF
Artificial intelligence (AI) will affect nearly 40 percent of all jobs around the world, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
2 min read
FedEx Takes on Amazon with New Data-Driven Commerce Platform
Courier delivery service giant FedEx has announced a new “data-driven commerce platform” called fdx, in a bid to take on e-commerce giant Amazon.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
1 min read
Apple to Merge Siri Quality Control Team in San Diego to One in Texas: Report
Apple is going to reportedly combine its Siri quality control team of 121 employees in San Diego with the one in Austin, Texas.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
1 min read
Global Fungal Disease Deaths Doubled in a Decade: Study
The annual total of deaths from fungal disease worldwide has risen to 3.75 million, double the previous estimate, according to a global study.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 15, 2024
2 min read
What is a Vishing Attack and How to Keep Yourself Secure
Ever heard of vishing? It's short for 'voice phishing' and it's a sneaky social engineering attack that plays out over the phone.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
3 min read
Australia Slams Musk’s X for Massive Cuts in Trust, Safety Teams
Australia has slammed Elon Musk-owned X for failing to stem harmful content on its platform and not fully complying with a legal notice served to the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
2 min read
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Team Unlocks Last 2 Stuck Fasteners to Access Bennu Sample
Mission officials at NASA’s OSIRIS-REx have successfully unlocked the last two of the 35 fasteners from the sampler head that had prevented the remainder of asteroid Bennu sample material from being accessed.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
3 min read
Cryptojacker Arrested in Ukraine over €1.8 Million Mining Scheme.
The National Police of Ukraine, in partnership with Europol, has successfully apprehended a 29-year-old individual believed to be the mastermind behind a sophisticated cryptojacking scheme, responsible for mining over €1.8 million in cryptocurrencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Testing Way to Automatically Launch Its Copilot AI in Windows 11
Microsoft has said that it is testing a change to Windows 11 that will allow its AI-powered Copilot feature to automatically open when Windows starts on widescreen devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
1 min read
US Senators Call for Probe into Sec X Account Hacking
US Senator Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Cynthia Lummis, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, have called for an investigation into the hacking of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) account on X.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2024
1 min read
Google Removes 17 ‘Underutilized’ Features from Its Assistant App
Google has announced that it is removing some underutilized features in Google Assistant "to focus on delivering the best possible user experience".
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2024
2 min read
Earth-Sized Planet Found in Our Solar Backyard
A team of astronomers has discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet identified.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2024
1 min read



