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.
Google Disables Online Translation Service In Mainland China
Google has disabled its online translation service in mainland China owing to "low usage", and redirected people to the Hong Kong domain which isn't accessible for users from within the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2022
1 min read
Twitter Unveils New User Interface For DMs On Android
The microblogging site Twitter has rolled out a new and improved user interface for the direct message (DM) feature on Android devices that makes it impressive compared to iOS.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2022
1 min read
Hackers Exploiting 2 New Zero-Day Bugs In Exchange Server: Microsoft
Tech giant Microsoft has revealed it is investigating two new zero-day vulnerabilities affecting the company's Exchange Server which is actively being exploited by hackers.
Bijay Pokharel,
October 1, 2022
1 min read
Satellite Operators Need To Clear Space Junk In 5 Years: US FCC
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring satellite operators in low-Earth orbit to dispose of their satellites within five years of completing their missions.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Android Apps Now Have New Voices For Google’s Text-To-Speech Engine
Google has announced it is upgrading its text-to-speech (TTS) by Google speech engine by providing clearer, more natural voices.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Google Fiber Plans 100 Gbps Broadband Speed For Customers
Google Fiber, part of the Access division of Alphabet, is reportedly planning to offer 100 Gbps broadband speeds for its consumers in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Twitter Tweaks Its Own Tweet, Edit Button Launch Imminent
Twitter on Friday showcased its soon-to-arrive Edit Button on its own platform, by tweaking one of its tweets that showed 'Last Edited' at the bottom of the post.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Apple Watch Series 8 Keeps A Close Health Watch On You!
When Apple decided to make its Watch more than just a device to stay connected, the writing was clear on the wall -- introduce useful health tools that keep people safe from health emergencies 24/7.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
3 min read
Apple’s VP Of Procurement Sacked Over Vulgar Comment On TikTok
After making a vulgar remark in a trending TikTok video, Apple's Vice President of procurement Tony Blevins has reportedly been asked to leave the tech giant.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Apple Plans To Build Team For Its Electric Car Soon
Apple is reportedly planning to build a team for its electric car project -- Project Titan -- before the end of the year.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
NASA Wants Musk’s SpaceX To Boost Hubble Telescope To Stable Orbit
NASA and Elon Musk-run SpaceX on Friday signed a pact to study the feasibility of a joint programme to boost the Hubble Space Telescope into a higher orbit with the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, at no cost to the government.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
2 min read
Global App Stores Sales Drop To $31.6 Billion In Q3, TikTok Breaks Record
Global consumer spending on in-app purchases, premium apps, and subscriptions on Apple App Store and Google Play declined by 4.8 percent (year-over-year) to $31.6 billion in the third quarter (Q3), a new report showed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
2 min read
Twitter Rolls Out New Ways To Make Video Experience Better
Twitter has announced that it is rolling out new ways for users to experience videos on the platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Global Phone Sales Decline Again, Apple Garners Max Profits
Global handset market sales declined for a second consecutive quarter this year, falling 2 percent (year-on-year) and 15 percent (on-quarter) to $95.8 billion in the June quarter, while handset revenues, as well as profits, were largely driven by Apple.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Microsoft Rolls Out New Outlook For Windows For Office Insiders
Microsoft has announced that the new Outlook for Windows is being rolled out to the entire Office Insider community which will make the desktop email more like the web version.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
2 min read
Google To Soon Allow Search Using Images And Text Simultaneously
Google has announced making visual search more natural with multi-search, a new tool to search using images and text simultaneously.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Apple Includes ‘Emergency SOS Via Satellite’ Demo In iOS 16.1 Beta
Apple is gearing up to showcase a demo of its Emergency SOS via Satellite feature with iOS 16.1 release for iPhone 14 users.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
1 min read
Google To Shut Cloud Gaming Service Stadia On Jan 18, 2023
Google on Thursday announced to shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia, admitting that it hasn't gained the traction the company expected.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 30, 2022
2 min read
Apple May Add Exclusive Features To Upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max
In an effort to get more customers to buy its larger and more expensive model, tech giant Apple may plan to offer exclusive features to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is likely to launch next year, says an analyst.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 29, 2022
1 min read
Man Sentenced For Allegedly Stealing A Large Amount Of Apple Products
A man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for allegedly stealing several new iPad models, Apple Watches, and other expensive electronics from Walmart in the US.
Bijay Pokharel,
September 29, 2022
1 min read



