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.
Covid Wave Peaked in Singapore, But Patient Loads Remain High: Report
The fresh wave of COVID-19 has peaked in Singapore, even though patient loads remain high in the country, according to doctors.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Japan’s XRISM Satellite Showcases 1st Look at X-Ray Cosmos
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) observatory has released a first look at the unprecedented data it will collect when science operations begin later this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
3 min read
US Preparing to File Antitrust Charges against Apple: Report
The US Justice Department is reportedly preparing to file a federal antitrust case against Apple for keeping customers locked into its ecosystem.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Netflix May Introduce in-App Purchases, Ads to Games
Netflix is reportedly planning to generate revenue from its gaming business by adding in-app purchases and advertisements.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
1 min read
Authors Sue Microsoft, OpenAI for Copyright Infringement in New Lawsuit
OpenAI and Microsoft have been hit by another class-action lawsuit by book authors, who alleged that the company “simply stole” their copyrighted works to help “build a billion-dollar artificial intelligence system”.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
1 min read
Global Crackdown Nets 19 Individuals in xDedic Marketplace Takedown
Law enforcement agencies from across the globe have coordinated a takedown of the xDedic Marketplace, a notorious dark web platform that facilitates the trade of stolen data and compromised servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Google Begins Blocking Data Tracking Cookies in Chrome for Select Users
Google has started testing a new feature that limits cross-site tracking by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Google Preparing to Allow RCS Support for Dual, Multi SIM Cards: Report
Google is reportedly preparing to allow Android users to utilize Rich Communication Services (RCS) across multiple SIM cards for Messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
NASA-Backed 2 US Space Companies Aim to Make Moon Landing in 2024
Two US space companies, backed by NASA, are set to make a Moon landing in January and February.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Tesla Recalls 1.6 Million Cars in China, Lowers Model Y, S and X Range
Tesla is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in China, its largest-ever recall in the country, to fix its autopilot system, the media reported on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
Hyundai, Kia Join US Firm for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Development
Hyundai Motor and Kia, South Korea's leading automakers, have partnered with a U.S. materials science company to cooperate in developing a key material used in hydrogen fuel cells, the companies said on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
1 min read
Google Introduces New AI Methods to Develop Advanced Robots
The Google DeepMind robotics team has introduced new AI-based systems based on large language models (LLMs) to help develop better multi-tasking robots for our daily use.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
2 min read
Google Working on Advanced AI Chatbot Bard Powered by Gemini Ultra
Google is reportedly working on an advanced version of its AI chatbot called Bard that will be available via a paid subscription.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
2 min read
Qualcomm Unveils New Chip for More Realistic Mixed Reality Experiences
Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon chipset to create more realistic, detailed experiences in mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) with higher GPU frequency.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Renames Edge Browser on iOS, Android
Microsoft has rebranded its Edge browser on iOS and Android to "Microsoft Edge: AI browser".
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
1 min read
What are AI Voice Cloning Scams? And How To Defend Yourself
AI Voice Cloning Scams are a new form of fraudulent activity where scammers use artificial intelligence technology to mimic the voices of individuals, often loved ones or familiar voices, to deceive victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
5 min read
FTC Offers $25,000 Prize for Detecting AI-Enabled Voice Cloning
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated the Voice Cloning Challenge, with a top prize of $25,000.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI to Launch Online Store for Custom Versions of ChatGPT Next Week
OpenAI is launching an online store for custom versions of ChatGPT next week.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
1 min read
Over 3,500 Americans Died Due to Long Covid-Related Illness: US CDC
Long Covid played a part in 3,544 deaths in the US from January 2020 till the end of June 2022, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
2 min read
Microsoft Aims to Add Copilot Key to Windows PC Keyboards
Microsoft on Thursday introduced a new Copilot key to the Windows PC keyboards, which when hit will launch the Copilot in Windows experience, making it easier to use Copilot in your daily life.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2024
1 min read



