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.
OpenAI To Roll Out ‘Huge Set’ Of ChatGPT Updates Next Week
Microsoft-owned OpenAI's first developer advocate and developer relations expert -- Logan Kilpatrick, has posted on X (formerly Twitter) that a "huge set of ChatGPT updates are rolling out over the next week".
Bijay Pokharel,
August 6, 2023
2 min read
Musk’s X Says Won’t Be Able To Pay Verified Creators On Time
Elon Musk-run X Corp will not be able to pay verified creators on time as part of its ad revenue-sharing programme, saying it is currently flooded with requests for payments.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
2 min read
Google Awards $15k To Apple Security Team For Finding Bug In Chrome
Google has awarded $15,000 as a bug bounty to Apple for spotting a high-severity security vulnerability in the Chrome web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
1 min read
Threads Adding Search And Desktop Version In Next Few Weeks
Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will add search and web experiences to his Twitter rival Threads on Instagram in the next few weeks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft to Remove Cortana from Windows 11 Preview Builds
Microsoft has announced that it will be removing Cortana from Windows 11 preview builds. The company says that the decision was made after careful consideration and that it is no longer necessary to have Cortana integrated into the operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
1 min read
YouTube Premium Subscribers Can Now Enjoy Enhanced 1080p Video Quality on Desktop
YouTube has announced that its enhanced 1080p video quality option is now available for Premium subscribers on the desktop web.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
1 min read
Android Phones Will Soon Be Able to Read QR Codes from Across the Room
Google is working on a new feature for Android phones that will allow them to read QR codes from across the room.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 5, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft Testing HDR Background Support On Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that it is rolling out 'Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23516' to the Dev Channel, which includes HDR background support, improvements to the screen casting experience and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
2 min read
Seven Human Traffickers Arrested in Romania and UK
Law enforcement from Romania and the United Kingdom has arrested seven members of an organized crime group responsible for human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
Six Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Plead Guilty to Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men
Two federal criminal information were unsealed today charging six former Mississippi law enforcement officers with a total of 16 felonies stemming from the torture and physical abuse of three Rankin County residents in two separate unrelated incidents.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
5 min read
Bitfinex Hacker and Wife Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving Billions in Cryptocurrency
A married couple from New York City pleaded guilty today to money laundering conspiracies arising from the hack and theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin from Bitfinex, a global cryptocurrency exchange.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
3 min read
Man Sentenced for String of Crimes Including Child Exploitation, Video Voyeurism, Attempted Sexual Abuse, and Burglary
An Oklahoma man was sentenced today to 14 years and eight months in prison for cyberstalking, video voyeurism, burglary, attempted burglary, attempted sexual abuse, and coercing and enticing a minor.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Working On Email-Based Account Protection Feature For Android Beta
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new security feature for Android beta that will protect the user's account using an email address.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
Apple Surpasses 1 Billion Paid Subscriptions Across Its Services
Apple has crossed 1 billion paid subscriptions across the services on its platform, up 150 million during the last 12 months and nearly double the number of paid subscriptions it had only 3 years ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
2 min read
Google To Now Alert Users About Online Exposure Of Private Contact Info
Google has announced new features in Search to help users keep control of their personal information, privacy, and online safety, which includes a new feature that alerts users when their private contact info appears online.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
Discord Lays Off About 37 Employees
Discord has laid off about 37 employees, representing 4 percent of its total workforce.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Irresponsible Security Practices
Microsoft is facing mounting criticism for its lack of transparency and irresponsible security practices.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
2 min read
Apple Reportedly Plans To Unveil iPhone 15 Series On Sep 13: Report
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil the iPhone 15 smartphone series on September 13.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
Amazon’s AWS Business Grows 12%, Net Income Hits $6.7 Billion
Amazon's cloud computing business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), grew 12% in the second quarter of 2023, contributing $6.7 billion in net income to the company. AWS now accounts for 16% of Amazon's total revenue.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
1 min read
US Fines Robocallers Record $300 Million, Blocks Billions Of Scam Calls
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a record-breaking $300 million fine for auto warranty scam robocalls made by the largest illegal robocall operation the agency has ever investigated.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 4, 2023
2 min read





