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.
Discord Adds Twitch-Like Video, Screen Sharing To Stage Channels
Discord has announced that it is adding Twitch-like video and screen sharing, and text support to the Stage channels.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
2 min read
AI Performs Poorly In Detecting Covid By Listening To Cough: Study
The AI classifiers trained on audio recordings cannot accurately predict whether someone has Covid-19 by analyzing the sound of their coughs, according to a study led by the UK's Alan Turing Institute.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
2 min read
Hyundai, Kia Software To Prevent Vehicle Theft Targeted By Tiktok Challenge
Automaker Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia have developed anti-theft software for millions of their vehicles in the US in response to car theft incidents inspired by a viral social media challenge on TikTok, which will provide it free of charge to vehicle owners.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
2 min read
Google Rolling Out Privacy Sandbox Beta On Android 13 Devices
Google has announced that it is rolling out Privacy Sandbox Beta to a small percentage of Android 13 devices, allowing users and developers to experience and evaluate "new solutions" in the real world.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
1 min read
Ford Halts Production, Shipments Of Electric Truck Due To Battery Issue
Ford has stopped the production and shipments of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup owing to a battery issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
1 min read
FaceBook To Now Show How It Uses Machine Learning To Deliver Ads
Meta has announced that it is updating Facebook's "Why am I seeing this ad?" tool, to provide more transparency about how it uses machine learning models to deliver advertisements to users.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
1 min read
EU Formally Bans Gas And Diesel Car Sales From 2035
The European Parliament has approved the law to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars in the EU, starting in 2035.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
2 min read
Instagram To End Live Shopping Feature On March 16
Meta-owned American photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram has announced that it will discontinue its live shopping feature, which allows users to tag products in their live broadcasts on March 16.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
1 min read
Twitter’s Priority Is To Fix Recommendation Algorithm: Musk
Elon Musk has said that the company's "current top priority" is to fix the recommendation algorithm.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
1 min read
Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million In Investments In State Crisis Intervention
The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
3 min read
Four Florida Men Arrested In Plot To Kill Haitian President, Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against 11
This morning, U.S. federal law enforcement arrested two U.S. citizens and a legal permanent resident living in South Florida, and one U.S. citizen living in Tampa pursuant to criminal complaints on charges relating to their participation in the events leading to the July 7, 2021,...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
8 min read
How To Make Friends Online
While making connections and new friendships online is nothing new, it’s important to proceed with caution. Naivety can be dangerous when it comes to making new faceless friends. If you decide to meet in person, do it somewhere public and put your safety first.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2023
7 min read
Microsoft May Bring ChatGPT Bing AI To Android & iOS Soon
Microsoft has started rolling out the new ChatGPT-powered Bing on desktops to early testers worldwide, and it will also be available on Android and iOS in the coming weeks, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
1 min read
YouTube Rolls Out ‘Creator Music’ For Users To Monetise Licensed Music
YouTube has rolled out its new marketplace, Creator Music, a new and easy way for creators in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) in the US to access an ever-growing catalog of music for use in their videos while still being able to monetize.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
1 min read
Microsoft Is Retiring Internet Explorer Today
Microsoft is retiring Internet Explorer today, permanently disabling the browser through a Microsoft Edge update on most versions of Windows 10.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
1 min read
Apple Releases New iOS Update With Crash Detection Optimisation
Apple has released a new iPhone update -- iOS 16.3.1, including "optimizations" for the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro's Crash Detection feature, which has been criticized by some search and rescue personnel for causing false alarms during winter sports activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
2 min read
Ford Says Will Eliminate 3,800 Jobs In Europe Over Next 3 Years
Ford on Tuesday announced it will eliminate 3,800 jobs over the next three years in Europe to restructure its business, creating a leaner, more competitive cost structure.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
2 min read
Cloud Communications Firm Twilio Cuts 17% Of Its Workforce
Twilio has announced to lay off about 17 percent of its global workforce amid cost-cutting measures.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Again Delays Roll-Uut Of Its Paid API Platform
Twitter has announced that the launch of its new paid API (Application Programming Interface) platform will be delayed by a few more days.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
1 min read
NASA Clears Axiom Space’s 2nd Private Astronaut Mission To ISS
NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space's second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 14, 2023
2 min read



