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.
Elon Musk May Have Violated FTC Privacy Order Post Twitter Takeover
A new US Justice Department filing has alleged that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s dramatic actions at X (formerly Twitter) might have violated a privacy order from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
2 min read
Apple’s iOS 17 Arrives As Free Software For iPhones On Sep 18
Apple iOS 17 will be officially available as a free software update for the newly launched iPhone 15 series, including the older models, on September 18.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
2 min read
Mozilla Releases Emergency Security Updates For Firefox And Thunderbird
Mozilla has released emergency security updates for its Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability that is being exploited in attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
1 min read
SpaceX Confirms Starlink ‘Network Outage’
SpaceX has confirmed that its satellite internet service, Starlink, is experiencing a network outage.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
1 min read
Apple Launches New Watch Series 9
Apple on Tuesday launched Watch Series 9, with the new S9 chip, double tap gesture, a brighter display, faster on-device Siri with the ability to access and log health data, Precision Finding for iPhone, and more features.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
2 min read
Apple Launches New AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) With USB‐C Charging
Apple announced AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities and up to double the Active Noise Cancellation of their predecessor.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
2 min read
Apple Unveils iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max with Industry’s First Titanium Design
Apple on Tuesday debuted the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, designed with aerospace-grade titanium that’s strong yet lightweight to deliver its lightest Pro models ever.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 13, 2023
3 min read
X Adds Unique Animation To ‘Like’ Button For Apple’s Event
Elon Musk-run X has added a unique animation to the "like" button for Apple's mega event -- Wonderlust, which will take place today,
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
Foxconn Ramps Up Hiring In China As Apple Launches Next-Gen iPhones
Foxconn ramped up hiring in China as Apple geared up to launch its next generation of iPhones on Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing and the rise of Huawei despite US sanctions, a media report said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
iPhone 15 Pro May Feature Up To 8GB RAM, 1TB Storage
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro model is expected to feature up to 8GB RAM and 1TB storage, a media report said.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
Apple ‘Shifting’ To USB-C Charging In iPhone 15 To Herald A New Era
Introducing a USB-C charging cable point in iPhone 15 is set to herald a new era for Apple, as several countries including India have agreed to the adoption of USB Type-C as a common charging port for all smart devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
Meta To Let Users Customize Avatars, Unsend Image Messages On Quest Devices
Meta has rolled out a new software update -- 'v57' (version 57) for its Quest headsets, which includes various features such as more avatar customization options, unsend image messages, group links, free-form locomotion ability in Horizon Home, and a rebranded Explore feed.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
Google Launches $20 Million Fund To Support Responsible AI
Google has launched the Digital Futures Project, an initiative that aims to bring together a range of voices to promote efforts to understand and address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
‘Cybersecurity Issue’ Shuts Down Slot Machines, ATMs At MGM Casinos In US
A massive “cybersecurity issue” at MGM Resorts has forced the hotel and casino company to shut down its slot machines and ATMs.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
1 min read
Meta’s Threads Blocks Searches Related To Covid As Cases Rise In US
Instagram Threads has reportedly blocked searches related to Covid and coronavirus vaccines as fresh infections rise in the US, a move that has been slammed by health experts.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft To Block Third-Party Printer Drivers in Windows Update
Microsoft will block third-party printer drivers from being automatically installed through Windows Update starting in 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
1 min read
Google Releases Emergency Update to Fix Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day
Google has released an emergency security update for the Chrome web browser to fix an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
1 min read
Qualcomm To Continue Supplying 5G Modem For Apple iPhones Till 2026
Qualcomm announced that it has entered into an agreement with Apple to supply Snapdragon 5G Modem‑RF Systems for its iPhones in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 12, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Working On ‘Chat Interoperability’ To Comply With New EU Rules
WhatsApp is reportedly working on bringing "third-party chat" support on Android in order to comply with the new European Union (EU) regulations.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2023
1 min read
Meta Set To Train Next AI Model As Powerful As OpenAI’s GPT-4
Meta is reportedly planning to train a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that is likely to be as powerful as OpenAI’s latest chatbot GPT-4.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 11, 2023
2 min read





