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.
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
FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Used by Ransomware Gangs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized the notorious RAMP cybercrime forum, a platform widely used to advertise malware, hacking services, and ransomware operations.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Confirms Boot Issues Linked to January Windows 11 Update
Microsoft has confirmed that recent boot failures affecting Windows 11 systems are limited to commercial PCs, following problems with its January 2026 update.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read
Bluesky Is Testing Live Features to Compete With X
Bluesky is preparing to make its platform feel more real-time and interactive, as it looks to challenge X.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Paid 11 Billion Dollars in Royalties in 2025 but Artists Still Feel the Squeeze
Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025, marking a $1 billion increase compared to the previous year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read
Windows 11 Reaches 1 Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10
Windows 11 has officially crossed 1 billion users, reaching the milestone faster than Windows 10, according to Microsoft. The achievement was confirmed during the company’s fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 29, 2026
1 min read
AI Helps Astronomers Discover Thousands of Strange Objects in Hubble Space Data
Astronomers working with the European Space Agency have used artificial intelligence to uncover a large number of unusual objects hidden deep inside decades of space data collected by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
2 min read
Windows 11 Will Soon Let You Resume Android Apps Directly on Your PC
Microsoft is preparing to make Windows 11 more connected with Android phones by allowing users to continue app activity from their phone directly on their PC.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
2 min read
Google Expands AI Photo Editing to India Australia and Japan
Google has expanded its AI-powered photo editing feature in Google Photos to India, Australia, and Japan, making advanced edits possible using simple text prompts.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
1 min read
Why 32 Bit Systems Disappeared and 64 Bit Became the New Standard
32 bit systems are outdated due to memory limits and poor support. This guide explains why 64 bit systems are faster, safer, and future-ready.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
6 min read
Amazon Layoff Rumors Resurface After Internal AWS Email Leak
An internal email from Amazon’s cloud division has reignited speculation about another major round of layoffs, after the message was reportedly sent by mistake to employees at Amazon Web Services.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
1 min read
Hackers Steal Data From Nearly 30 Million SoundCloud Accounts
Hackers have stolen personal and contact information linked to over 29.8 million user accounts after breaching the systems of SoundCloud, according to disclosures from the company and independent breach investigators.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 28, 2026
2 min read



