Digit (magazine) explained

Digit
Editor:Robert Sovereign-Smith
Editor Title:Editor-in-Chief
Frequency:Monthly
Circulation:230,000
Category:Technology
Company:9.9 Group
Based:Mumbai, Delhi
Publisher:9.9 Group
Firstdate:June 2001 (22 years ago)
Country:India
Language:English

Digit is an Indian technology media publisher (magazine and website) owned by the 9.9 Group.[1] Digit provides technology articles in eight different Indian regional languages: English, Hindi, Bangla, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Digit Magazine

Digit Magazine is a monthly Indian technology magazine that was launched in June 2001 by Jasubhai Digital Media[2] (JDM) Private Limited, which was then bought over by the 9.9 Group in December 2007.[3] In 2008, The IRS (Indian Readership Survey) declared Digit to be the most popular technology magazine in India.[4] In 2011, Indian Readership Survey results[5] (IRS 2011 Q1) declared Digit to have readership of about 230,000 people.[6]

An assortment of Digit Covers

Each issue of Digit used to include the magazine itself, two dual-layer DVDs called alpha and omega,[7] a mini-book called Fast Track[8] , a gaming supplement called SKOAR!,[9] a science booklet called dmystify, and a poster. Fast Track is an in-depth reference guide on any given sub-topic of information technology, such as web publishing and open source software. The Fast Track series is aimed as an introductory guide to a topic. The dmystify is a pocketbook introduction to complex science topics such as General relativity, Quantum Mechanics, String theory, etc.

There are two special issues every year: their Anniversary Special[10] (published in June), and their Collector's Edition[11] (year-end December special). In addition to the standard magazine package contents, each of these issues also includes competitions, booklets, calendars, and posters.

In 2013, Digit introduced a supplement to the magazine named DGT. It mainly focused on lifestyle technology rather than mainstream technology. This was later moved into the main Digit magazine as a section and replaced with a SKOAR! supplement.

On 30 May 2014, Digit changed its domain to www.digit.in to better reflect its focus on India. On the occasion of the magazine's 13th anniversary, Digit sported a brand-new avatar and responsive design for its website with some added features in the form of “Digit Zero1 Award”[12] .

The Digit Community

Digit magazine is accompanied by the website www.digit.in,[13] which acts as a discussion board for technology news, reviews, and features.

Digit Squad

“Digit Squad”[14] is a group of technology enthusiasts in India, who discuss technology-related topics.

Digit awards

Every year, Digit gives out awards to the best technology brands and products in India.

The Icons of Trust Award is given out every year to the most trusted brand in various technology categories. Icons of Trust 2009[15] was awarded in nine categories: Cell phones/PDA, Desktop PCs, Digital Cameras, Monitors, External Storage, HDTVs, Laptops and Netbooks, PMPs, and MFDs/Printers.

See also

References

  1. Web site: About Digit . 30 September 2023.
  2. Web site: JasuBhai Digital Media Pvt Ltd in Mumbai - Grotal.com . 2022-12-07 . www.grotal.com . en.
  3. Web site: 9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media. livemint.com. 19 June 2015.
  4. Web site: DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS. Businesswire India. The Financial Express. 22 August 2008. 19 June 2015.
  5. Web site: 9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa . 19 June 2015 . businesswireindia.com.
  6. http://www.digit.in/about-us/ Digit: About Us
  7. Web site: Digit – Thinkdigit Technology Guides Technology News Reviews Free Downloads Video Tech Support Forums Online in India . 2022-12-07 . store.digit.in.
  8. Web site: Digit Fast Track . 2022-12-07 . Readwhere - India's Largest Digital Newsstand. . en-US.
  9. Web site: SKOAR! Magazine - Get your Digital Subscription. . 2022-12-07 . Magzter . en.
  10. Web site: Digit June 2019 Anniversary Special by 9.9 Media - Issuu . 2022-12-07 . issuu.com . en.
  11. Web site: Digit – Thinkdigit Technology Guides Technology News Reviews Free Downloads Video Tech Support Forums Online in India . 2022-12-07 . store.digit.in.
  12. Web site: Mohandas . Mithun . 2022-11-01 . Announcing Digit Zero1 Awards 2022 and Digit Best Buys 2022 Digit . 2022-12-07 . digit.in . en.
  13. Web site: Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads. Digit. 19 June 2015.
  14. https://digitsquad.digit.in/
  15. Web site: Icons of Trust - 2009. Digit. 10 November 2009. 19 June 2015.

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