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.
$5 Billion Google Lawsuit Over ‘Incognito Mode’ Tracking Close To Trial
The mega $5 billion Google lawsuit over 'incognito mode' tracking via Chrome browser is a step closer to trial after a judge in the US rejected the tech giant's request for summary judgment.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
2 min read
Norway Fines Meta Over Privacy Breaches
Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, has fined Facebook owner Meta 1 million crowns ($98,500) per day from August 14 until the company complies with the authority's order to stop collecting and using personal data from Norwegian users for targeted advertising.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
2 min read
PayPal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
PayPal has launched a dollar-backed stablecoin called PayPal USD.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
1 min read
Malicious Google Play Apps Load Ads Even When Screen Is Off
A group of 43 Android apps with over 2.5 million installs has been found to load ads even when the user's phone is turned off.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
1 min read
Sony Is Now Streaming PS5 Games At 4K Over The Internet In Public Beta
Sony has begun a public beta test of its PS5 cloud gaming service, which allows players to stream PS5 games to a PS5 console at up to 4K resolution. The beta is currently available to a limited number of users in the United States and...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
2 min read
YouTube Testing Improvements To Channel Page Layout
YouTube has announced that it is testing improvements to the channel page layout.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
1 min read
CryptoRom Scammers Add ChatGPT-Like AI Chat Tool To Trick Users: Report
Researchers have observed CryptoRom fraudsters refining their techniques, including adding a ChatGPT-like AI chat tool to their toolset to trick users into scams, a new report said on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
2 min read
What to Do If You Find Your AI-Generated Nudes Online
If you find AI-generated nude online, it is important to take action to prevent it from being used for harmful purposes. Here are some things you can do:
Bijay Pokharel,
August 8, 2023
3 min read
Threads Rolling Out ‘Your Likes’ Option
Threads is rolling out a new 'Your likes' option, which allows users to see their liked posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Gaming Cards Worth $300k Stolen At Gen Con 2023
Thieves have stolen up to $300,000 worth of gaming cards at Gen Con 2023 -- the largest gaming convention in North America.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Bangladesh Hacktivists Target India With DDoS Attacks, Data Breaches: Report
A hacktivist group known as Mysterious Team Bangladesh has been linked to more than 750 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and 78 website defacements since June 2022, primarily targeting government, financial, and transportation sector organizations with a strong focus on India, a new report has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Zuckerberg Says He’s Ready For Cage Fight, Musk Reacts
When Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday said that he was "ready today" to fight Elon Musk and was waiting for the confirmation of the cage match date, X-owner reacted and said, "exact date is still in flux."
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Google Search Gets Grammar Check Feature
Google has added a grammar check feature to its search engine 'Google Search'.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Barbie Movie Grosses Over $1 Billion Worldwide, Shattering Expectations
The Barbie movie has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, shattering expectations. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. It has been praised for its humor, heart, and positive messages about female empowerment.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Rolling Out Animated Avatar Feature On iOS Beta
WhatsApp is rolling out an animated avatar feature on iOS beta.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Spyware Maker LetMeSpy Ceases Operations As Hacker Wipes Server Data
Spyware maker LetMeSpy is no longer operational and is in the process of shutting down after a data breach in June wiped all its servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 7, 2023
2 min read
Apple Begins Hunt For Generative AI Talent Globally
As Apple CEO Tim Cook bets big on generative AI, the tech giant has posted several job openings in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) globally.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2023
2 min read
Apple To Launch AirTag 2 In 2025
Apple will reportedly launch its next-generation tracker 'AirTag 2' in 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2023
1 min read
Google Rolling Out Linkable Headlines Feature In Docs
Google has announced that it is rolling out a new linkable headlines feature in Google Docs.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2023
2 min read
Musk Vs Zuckerburg Cage Fight To Be Live-Streamed On X
The much-anticipated cage fight -- dubbed as the fight of the century -- between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg will be live-streamed on X (formerly Twitter).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2023
2 min read





