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.
China Hits Back At Biden, Bans US-Based Micron Over ‘National Security Risks’
In a tit-for-tat move against the US, China has banned the sale of US-based Micron Technology's chips in the country, citing "national security risks", the media reported on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
2 min read
Axiom Space’s Private Astronauts Headed To ISS With 1st Saudi Woman
American private space habitat company Axiom Space has successfully launched its second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with the first woman from Saudi Arabia.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Edge Is Getting ‘Edge For Gamers’ Mode
Microsoft is intensifying its efforts to attract gamers with a new feature called "Edge for Gamers" mode, aiming to enhance the user experience both during and outside gaming sessions.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
1 min read
Instagram Is Back Again After A Brief Outage
Meta-owned American photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram was down for a few hours on Sunday Evening.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
1 min read
Google Challenger Neeva Search Engine Shuts Down
Neeva, which challenged Google's search engine, is winding up operations as Founders Sridhar Ramaswamy and Vivek Raghunathan admitted that they had faced significant challenges attracting new users.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
2 min read
South Korea Seeks Grace Period For China’s Mandatory Battery Certification
South Korea has asked China to defer the application of its mandatory product certification rules for lithium-ion batteries used in mobile phones, the industry ministry said on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
1 min read
IBM To Invest $100 Million To Build A 100,000-Qubit Supercomputer By 2033
IBM on Sunday announced a $100 million collaboration with the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago to develop a quantum-centric supercomputer powered by 100,000 qubits by 2033.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
2 min read
Cyberstalkers Using Windows 11 Phone Link Feature To Monitor iPhones: Report
Microsoft's newly-released Phone Link feature for Windows 11 users, which allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows computers, could pose a significant safety risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
1 min read
Optimizing Mobile Charging: Avoid These For A Longer Battery Life
Charge devices carefully to extend battery life. Learn what practices to avoid while charging your mobile device for a better user experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2023
3 min read
Apple Releases First iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6 Beta To Developers
After the public release of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 on May 18, Apple introduced the first iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 beta for developers.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2023
1 min read
Samsung Not Planning To Switch From Google To Bing On Its Devices: Report
Samsung Electronics will reportedly not be switching its smartphones' default search engine from Google to Microsoft's Bing anytime soon.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2023
1 min read
Apple May Unveil MR Headset, New 15-Inch MacBook Air & More At WWDC
As rumors and leaks have sparked for years, Apple may finally unveil its mixed reality (MR) headset, a larger 15-inch option for the MacBook Air, and more technology at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2023
2 min read
Twitter To Add 15-Sec Forward, Back Buttons Along With Pic In Pic Mode
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said the microblogging platform will add 15-second forward and back seek buttons during video playback, along with picture-in-picture mode for users to watch while scrolling.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp’s New Feature To Let Users Create Stickers Within App
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature -- "sticker maker tool", which will let users create stickers right within the application on iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2023
1 min read
One Billion People In 43 Countries Face Cholera Risk, Amid ‘Bleak’ Outlook
About 1 billion people, particularly children, in 43 countries are at risk of cholera, according to a new report by the UN.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
2 min read
Paradromics Inches Closer To FDA Approval For Brain Implant
US-based brain-computer interface developer Paradromics may be a step closer to getting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its brain implant that can help severely motor-impaired people, the company has announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
2 min read
Apple ‘Restricts’ Internal Use Of ChatGPT, GitHub’s Copilot Over Data Leak Risk
Apple has reportedly restricted the internal use of AI chatbot ChatGPT and GitHub's Copilot over concerns that its confidential data may end up with developers who trained the AI models on user data.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
1 min read
US To Probe Twitter For Breaking Laws Following Lawsuit From Ex-Employees
The city officials here are opening an investigation into Twitter following a lawsuit from former employees who claimed that Elon Musk's transition team deliberately planned to breach contracts and not pay promised severance, among other things.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
2 min read
Instagram To Launch Text-Based App in June, Aiming to Compete with Twitter
Meta-owned American photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
1 min read
WhatsApp Faces $50k Fine In Russia For Failure To Delete ‘Banned’ Content
Meta-owned Messaging service WhatsApp faces a fine of $50,000 after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2023
1 min read



