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.
Elon Musk’s X Restored After Brief Outage Hits Thousands of U.S. Users
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, was back online after a brief outage disrupted service for thousands of users in the United States on Sunday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2026
1 min read
Indonesia Lifts Ban on xAI’s Grok Chatbot After Safeguards Promise
Indonesia has lifted its ban on Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, following similar decisions by Malaysia and the Philippines.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2026
2 min read
Bill Gates Rejects Epstein File Claims, Calls Allegations “Absolutely Absurd”
Bill Gates has strongly denied new allegations that surfaced in recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, calling the claims “absolutely absurd and completely false.”
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2026
1 min read
Public Wi-Fi in 2026: Is It Still Unsafe or Finally Secure?
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere in 2026. This guide explains what has improved, what risks remain, and how to stay safe on open networks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 2, 2026
7 min read
AI Successfully Plans Perseverance Rover’s First Autonomous Drives on Mars
The six-wheeled Perseverance rover has completed its first Mars drives planned by artificial intelligence, marking a major milestone in autonomous space exploration, NASA announced.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2026
1 min read
SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval to Launch 1 Million Solar-Powered AI Data Center Satellites
In its filing, SpaceX claims space-based computing could be the “most efficient” way to scale AI while reducing Earth-bound energy constraints.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 1, 2026
1 min read
New Epstein Files Release Fuels Online Debate, Unverified Claims About Bill Gates Circulate
A new Epstein document release is trending online, but key claims involving Bill Gates remain unverified and strongly denied by his team.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
2 min read
US Seizes Major Piracy Websites in Crackdown on Illegal Content Distribution
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized three U.S.-registered internet domains accused of illegally distributing copyrighted content.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
1 min read
Illegal Cryptocurrency Activity Hits Record High in 2025 Says New Report
Illegal cryptocurrency activity surged to an all-time high in 2025, reaching an estimated $158 billion, according to a new report from TRM Labs.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
2 min read
Bluesky Transparency Report Reveals Rapid Growth and Rising Moderation Activity
Bluesky has published its first full transparency report, offering a detailed look at how the platform handled safety, moderation, and regulatory issues over the past year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
3 min read
Instagram May Let Users Leave Close Friends Lists on Their Own
Instagram is working on a new feature that would allow users to remove themselves from someone else’s Close Friends list.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
1 min read
Fitbit Users Get More Time to Move Their Accounts to Google
Google has given Fitbit users more time to switch their accounts to a Google account. The company has extended the deadline to May 19, 2026, moving it from the earlier February 2 date that was just days away.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
2 min read
YouTube Collaboration Feature Explained Clearly for Creators
The YouTube Collaboration feature lets creators tag up to five partners on one video, boosting discovery, shared visibility, and subscriber growth.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 31, 2026
4 min read
Breaking News: Major Manga Piracy Site Bato.to Shut Down After China Complaint
A China-based manga piracy network led by Bato.to, one of the world’s largest scanlation platforms, has been forced to shut down after a criminal complaint was filed with Chinese authorities, according to multiple reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Explains Windows 11 Boot Failures After January 2026 Updates
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 boot failures linked to the January 2026 updates are caused by earlier failed attempts to install the December 2025 security patch.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
1 min read
South Korea Launches NEONSAT-1A Nanosatellite to Strengthen Earth Observation Network
South Korea has successfully launched NEONSAT-1A, a nanosatellite designed for Earth observation, as part of the country’s plan to build a satellite constellation by 2027.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
1 min read
Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Over Android User Data Collection
Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of collecting cellular data from Android users without consent, even when apps were closed, location sharing was disabled, and phone screens were locked.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
1 min read
OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o and Multiple Older Models From ChatGPT on February 13
OpenAI has announced that several older AI models will be retired from ChatGPT on February 13, 2026, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini, alongside the previously announced retirement of GPT-5 Instant and Thinking variants.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
1 min read
What Happens Immediately After You Click a Suspicious Link
Clicked a suspicious link by mistake? Learn what happens next and the exact steps you should take immediately to protect your accounts and device.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2026
3 min read
Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase Hit by Cyberattacks
Several major tech and data platforms, including Bumble, Match Group, and Crunchbase, were recently targeted in cyberattacks, according to a Bloomberg News report.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read





