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Digit
October 2009 issue
Editor-in-ChiefRobert Sovereign-Smith
CategoriesTechnology
FrequencyMonthly
Circulation230,000
Publisher9.9 Group
First issueJune 2001 (22 years ago)
Company9.9 Group
CountryIndia
Based inMumbai, Delhi
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.digit.in

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

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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][5]

An assortment of Digit Covers

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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

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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

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

Digit awards

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "About Digit". Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  2. ^ "JasuBhai Digital Media Pvt Ltd in Mumbai - Grotal.com". www.grotal.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. ^ "9.9 Mediaworx buys Jasubhai Digital Media". livemint.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  4. ^ Businesswire India (22 August 2008). "DIGIT is the No. 1 technology magazine in India as per IRS". The Financial Express. Retrieved 19 June 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b "9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Growth Leader, thinkdigit.com, Alexa". businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  6. ^ Digit: About Us
  7. ^ "Digit – Thinkdigit Technology Guides | Technology News Reviews |Free Downloads | Video | Tech Support Forums Online in India". store.digit.in. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Digit Fast Track". Readwhere - India's Largest Digital Newsstand. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. ^ "SKOAR! Magazine - Get your Digital Subscription". Magzter. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Digit June 2019 Anniversary Special by 9.9 Media - Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  11. ^ "Digit – Thinkdigit Technology Guides | Technology News Reviews |Free Downloads | Video | Tech Support Forums Online in India". store.digit.in. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  12. ^ Mohandas, Mithun (1 November 2022). "Announcing Digit Zero1 Awards 2022 and Digit Best Buys 2022 | Digit". digit.in. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Digit: Technology Advice, Product Reviews, Latest News, Free Downloads". Digit. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  14. ^ https://digitsquad.digit.in/
  15. ^ "Icons of Trust - 2009". Digit. 10 November 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2015.Archived 2015-04-13 at the Wayback Machine
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