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.
US House Bans TikTok On Mobiles Over National Security Concerns
Chinese short-form video-making app TikTok has been banned on mobile devices issued by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2022
1 min read
Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Has Racial Bias, Claims New Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against Apple has claimed that its Watch's blood oxygen sensor is racially biased against people with dark skin tones.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
2 min read
Hacker Selling Indian Railways Data On The Dark Web
Data of around 30 million travelers registered with the Indian Railways has been hacked and reportedly put on sale on the Dark Web, as per reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
1 min read
WhatsApp Working On Feature To Let Users Select Chats On Desktop Beta
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will provide users the ability to select multiple chats on Desktop beta.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
1 min read
First of Two Convicted at Trial in Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
A Michigan man was sentenced today to 16 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
3 min read
US Military Biometric Capture Devices Loaded With Data Were Sold On eBay
Old US military equipment being sold on eBay contained what appears to be biometric data from troops, known terrorists, and people who may have worked with American forces in Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East, as reported by theverge.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
3 min read
How To Scan, Clean & Remove A Virus From Your Android Phone
Does my Android phone have a virus? Is it infected with malware or a malicious app? Will my personal information be held for ransom? If you find yourself asking these questions, then here is some useful information about Android devices and antivirus apps that may...
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
7 min read
Know Why Newborns Kick, Wiggle, And Move More
Right from birth, babies start to kick, wiggle and move, and the purpose behind such movements is the ability to control muscles, movement, and coordination, which, according to researchers, aid in the development of their "sensorimotor system".
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Google Rolls Out Illustrations Tool To Contacts On Android
Google has rolled out its Illustrations tool to its contact management service 'Google Contacts' on Android, which allows users to create a custom profile picture.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
1 min read
Japan Charges Apple With $98 Million For Overlooking Abuses Of Rules
Apple's Japan unit has been charged $98 million in additional taxes by the authorities in Tokyo for overlooking abuses of rules covering duty-free purchases, the media reported.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Samsung Raises Over $10 Million For Global Goals
Samsung Electronics announced that it has reached a significant milestone to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or the Global Goals, with a contribution of more than $10 million to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
WhatsApp To End Support For A Bunch Of Old Samsung Phones
Meta-owned WhatsApp will reportedly end support for a bunch of old Samsung phones, as the company might soon end support for Android smartphones that are not running at least Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
1 min read
Android 14 Will Make Devices Stay Connected To Web Even As They Age
Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Android 14 that will allow Android devices to stay connected to the internet even after they get very old.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Apple Supplier TSMC Will Start Production Of 3nm Chips Soon
Apple's main chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will reportedly start mass production of its 3-nanometer chip process for the next generations of Mac, iPhone and other Apple devices in the coming days.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
1 min read
Avoid Travelling To These 7 Countries This New Year As Covid Surges
Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, travellers need to avoid at least seven countries while planning for a New Year trip.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Twitter Suppressed Covid-19 Info, Suspended Top Experts During Pandemic
The US government pressured Twitter to elevate certain Covid-19 information and suppress other content, while the platform suspended reputed medical professionals who disagreed with establishment views during the peak of the pandemic, new 'Twitter Files' have alleged.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Apple iPhone 14 Crash Detection Still Sending False Alarms From Skiers
Apple's iPhone 14 smartphone and Apple Watch are still sending false alarms from skiers because of the Crash Detection feature, which comes built into the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and new Apple Watch models, putting emergency resources on stress.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
1 min read
What Is Covid Variant XBB That Accounts For More Than 18% Of US Cases?
According to the WHO, XBB is a recombined subvariant, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 which means it is a subvariant of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, not a new variant.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2022
2 min read
Google Contacts Adds ‘Highlights’ Tab On Android
Google has added a new 'Highlight' tab to its contact management service 'Google Contacts' on Android.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2022
1 min read
Study Shows How Brain Stores Remote Fear Memory
Researchers have now found out the fundamental mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories or memories of traumatic events that occurred in the distant past -- a few months to decades ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2022
2 min read





