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.
Spotify Acquires Dublin-Based Kinzen To Take On Harmful Content
Spotify has announced that it has acquired Dublin-based Kinzen, a global leader in protecting online communities from harmful content.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Ex-Uber Security Chief Found Guilty Of Covering Up 2016 Data Breach
Joe Sullivan, the former chief security officer at Uber, has been found guilty of covering up the massive 2016 cyber attack when a hacker downloaded the personal information of more than 57 million people.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
2 min read
Facebook Adds ‘Show More’ And ‘Show Less’ Tabs On News Feed
Meta is rolling out 'Show more' and 'Show less' buttons in News Feed on posts from the people and communities users are connected to and posts that Facebook recommends to them.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Google Chrome Most Vulnerable Browser In 2022: Report
With 303 vulnerabilities and a cumulative total of 3,159 vulnerabilities as of 2022, a new report said that Google Chrome is the most vulnerable browser available.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Twitter Allows Users To Combine Photos, Videos And GIFs In A Single Tweet
The microblogging site Twitter is rolling out a new feature that lets users combine gifs, photos, videos, and memes in a single tweet on both Android and iOS devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Google Pays $85 Million To Settle Location Tracking Data Lawsuit In The US
Tech giant Google is paying $85 million to the state of Arizona in the US to settle the claims that the tech giant illegally tracked the location of Android users.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
2 min read
51% Of Daily Bitcoin Volume On Crypto Exchanges Fake: Report
More than 51 percent of the total Bitcoin trading volume on various crypto exchanges this year is fake amid volatile global economic conditions, a new report has claimed.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
2 min read
Apple’s A16 Bionic Chip Shows Underwhelming Improvement Over A15
The latest performance tests of tech giant Apple's A16 Bionic GPU have shown a less than significant improvement over its predecessor A15.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Meta Shuts Bulletin Newsletter, Refocuses On Algorithm To Take On Tiktok
Meta has announced to shut down its newsletter product called Bulletin for creators and writers by early 2023.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Retires Ultrasonic Sensors In New Cars With New Camera Tech
Tesla has announced the retirement of ultrasonic sensors in its cars that sense objects around them.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
2 min read
Amazon Discontinues Video Calling And Gaming Device Glow For Kids
Amazon has discontinued its video calling and gaming device called Glow for kids. The device for kids in the age group 3-9 is not available on Amazon's website anymore.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
2 min read
How To Spot Fake Tinder Profiles
According to Tinder, there are more than one million dates set every week by couples who match on the app. However, not everyone on Tinder is who they seem: Among the app’s 57 million global users, it’s estimated that 1 in 10 has created a...
Bijay Pokharel,
October 6, 2022
8 min read
US Labour Agency Files Complaint Against Apple Over Discrimination
The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against tech giant Apple over allegations that it discriminated against employees during their unionizing efforts at its World Trade Center store in New York.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
Sony Likely Working On New Phone With Dimensity 8000 Chip
Sony is likely working on a new smartphone as a report says that "out of nowhere, a mysterious Sony handset has been spotted on Geekbench".
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
Google Rolls Out Widgets For iOS 16 Lock Screen On iPhones
Google has started rolling out its widgets for the iOS 16 Lock Screen, including popular apps like Gmail and Google News.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
South Korea Builds Underground Physics Lab To Explore Universe
South Korea's state research institute said on Wednesday that it has built the country's deepest underground research facility in a move to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
2 min read
EU Adopts Law Requiring USB Type-C In iPhones By End Of 2024
The European Parliament has passed a resolution mandating that by the end of 2024, all consumer electronics, including iPhones and AirPods, will use USB Type-C as their standard charging port.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
Amazon Faces Fines Of Up To $200,000 In Russia Over Banned Content
Amazon faces fines of up to 12 million roubles ($204,000) in Russia for failing to delete content Moscow deems illegal, news agencies reported on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
Tesla Will Remove More Vehicle Sensors Amid Autopilot Scrutiny
Tesla said it will remove ultrasonic sensors from its vehicles starting this month, as it moves ahead with using only cameras in its safety and driver-assistant features.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read
Musk Again Offers To Buy Twitter For $54.20 A Share: Report
Billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly proposed again to buy Twitter at $54.20 a share, the same price he originally proposed in April this year before terminating the $44 billion takeover deal.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 5, 2022
1 min read





