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.
Study Finds No Link Between Covid Vaccination and Reduced Fertility in Women
Claims that Covid-19 vaccines reduce fertility have circulated widely since the start of the pandemic, especially on social media. However, a large new study from Sweden has found no evidence to support those fears.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
ChatGPT Introduces Canva Brand Kit Integration for Designers
ChatGPT has rolled out a new Canva-related feature aimed at making design work easier for users and businesses.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
1 min read
Roblox Shifts Focus to Attract More Adult Gamers
Roblox is changing its long-term strategy as it looks to attract more adult players to its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Will Shut Down Exchange Web Services for Exchange Online in 2027
Microsoft has confirmed that the Exchange Web Services (EWS) API for Exchange Online will be permanently shut down in April 2027, bringing an end to a technology that has been in use for nearly two decades.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
Spain’s Ministry of Science Partially Shuts Down IT Systems After Cyber Incident
Spain’s Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades has partially shut down its IT systems following what it describes as a “technical incident,” disrupting several online services used by citizens, universities, and research institutions.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
NASA Astronauts Will Use Smartphones in Space for the First Time
NASA is officially allowing astronauts to bring smartphones into space, marking a major change in how missions are documented.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read
Spotify Introduces Page Match and Partners With Bookshop.org to Connect Physical and Audiobooks
Spotify is expanding its audiobook experience by partnering with Bookshop.org and launching a new feature called Page Match, designed to connect physical books, e-books, and audiobooks in one seamless reading journey.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
ICO Fines Imgur Owner MediaLab for Failing to Protect Children’s Data
The UK’s data protection watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, has fined MediaLab, the owner of Imgur, £247,590 for serious failures in protecting children’s personal information.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
2 min read
Attackers Trigger New Global Spam Wave by Abusing Unsecured Zendesk Support Systems
A fresh wave of spam is once again flooding inboxes worldwide, with users reporting hundreds of automated emails generated through unsecured customer support portals powered by Zendesk.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Substack Notifies Users After Email and Phone Numbers Exposed in Security Incident
Substack has begun notifying some users that their email addresses and phone numbers were exposed in a security incident last year.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Coupang Confirms Personal Data Leak Affecting 165,000 Customer Accounts
Coupang has confirmed a fresh discovery linked to last year’s massive data breach, saying personal information from more than 165,000 customer accounts was exposed.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
2 min read
Alphabet Crosses $400 Billion Annual Revenue for the First Time
Alphabet has reported more than $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time, marking a major milestone for Google’s parent company.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
CISA Orders Urgent Patching of Actively Exploited GitLab Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that a five-year-old GitLab vulnerability is now being actively exploited and has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch affected systems immediately.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Google Gemini Crosses 750 Million Monthly Active Users
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has crossed 750 million monthly active users, highlighting its rapid rise in the competitive AI market.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Amazon Rolls Out Alexa Plus Nationwide and Introduces a Free Tier
Amazon has officially rolled out Alexa Plus across the United States, making its revamped AI-powered assistant available beyond early access.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Launches Offline Lyrics, Translations, and Lyric Previews
Spotify has announced new lyric features designed to make songs easier to understand and enjoy.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
GitHub Adds Claude and Codex AI Coding Agents
GitHub, owned by Microsoft, has started rolling out new AI coding agents from Anthropic and OpenAI directly inside its platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
Facebook Turns 22 Today, Marking 22 Years of Connecting the World
Facebook marked another year this week, celebrating its journey from a small college networking site to one of the world’s most influential social media platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
1 min read
What Happens When You Ignore Social Media for 7 Days
What really happens when you ignore social media for 7 days? Discover the mental, emotional, and focus changes most people experience.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 5, 2026
3 min read
Taiwanese Operator of Incognito Market Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison
A Taiwanese man who ran one of the world’s largest online drug marketplaces has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a US court.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 4, 2026
2 min read





