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''Digit'' is an Indian technology media publisher (magazine and website) owned b
9.9 Group
Digit's tagline is "Your Technology Navigator" and it uses the testing done via its Test Centre and reviewers to provide technology buying advice Indians in seven different Indian regional languages – Besides English and Hindi, it is also available in 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 (JDM) Private Limited, which was then bought over by the 9.9 Group in December 2007. According to the last Indian Readership Survey results that mentioned it (IRS 2011 Q1) it has a readership of about 230,000. The IRS surveys have shown Digit to be the most read technology magazine in India. It is officially circulated only in Indian sub-continent, but also reaches Nepal, Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai, and some other countries through unofficial channels. It is one of the most expensive monthly magazines in India, retailing at Rs 200 for regular issues and Rs 300 for special issues.


An assortment of Digit Covers

Each issue of Digit used to includes the magazine itself, two dual-layer DVDs called ''alpha'' and ''omega'', a mini-book called Fast Track, a gaming supplement called SKOAR!, a science booklet called ''dmystify'', and a poster or two. 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 are aimed as an introductory guide to a topic. The ''dmystify'' (spelt that way on purpose) is a pocket book that can be considered a dummy's guide to a complex science topic such as
General relativity General relativity, also known as the general theory of relativity and Einstein's theory of gravity, is the geometric theory of gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1915 and is the current description of gravitation in modern physics ...
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Quantum Mechanics Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. It is the foundation of all quantum physics including quantum chemistry, ...
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String theory In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings. String theory describes how these strings propagate through space and interac ...
, etc. In 2020, owing to the increased penetration of broadband in India. There are two special issues every year: their Anniversary Special (published in June), and their Collector's Edition (year-end December special). Each of these issues hosts additional content, contests, booklets, calendars and posters, besides the regular contents of the magazine package. In 2013, ''Digit'' introduced a supplement to the magazine named ''DGT''. Mainly it focus on lifestyle technology rather than mainstream technology. This has now been moved into the main Digit magazine as a section and replaced with a SKOAR! supplement. On May 30, 2014, Digit changed it's domain to www.digit.in in order 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"'.''


The Digit Community

''Digit'' magazine is complemented by the website www.digit.in, where the latest technology news, reviews, and features are published and discussed by the community. Since 2021, the website is among the most viewed technology websites in India, surpassing the popularity of the magazine itself. ''Digit'' organizes technology events to reach technology enthusiasts, channel members, and technology decision-makers. The events can be in the form of consumer expositions, conferences, roadshows, and channel events. ''Digit'' used to conduct webinars occasionally on technology topics such as careers in technology, how to choose your PC components, and interviews with industry leaders.


''Digit Squad''

"Digit Squad" is an exclusive group of premier 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{{cite web, url=http://www.digit.in/features/icons-of-trust-2009-3673.html, title=Icons of Trust - 2009, work=Digit, date=10 November 2009, accessdate=19 June 2015 was awarded in nine categories: # Cell phones/PDA, # Desktop PCs, # Digital Cameras, # Monitors, # External Storage, # HDTVs, # Laptops and Netbooks, # PMPs, # MFDs/Printers Zero 1 Awards are announced every December for the best technology products released during the calendar year.


See also

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CFO India ''CFO India'' is a magazine for India CFOs community published monthly by 9.9 Media. History and profile ''CFO India'' was launched in November 2009,CTO Forum *
Digit Channel Connect ''Digit Channel Connect'' is a monthly publication targeting the IT distribution and reseller channel, aimed at IT resellers, retailers, distributors and system integrators. 9.9 Media publishes the magazine. References External links Official w ...
*Digit TV *Edu * Fast Track *
Inc. India ''Inc. India'' is a monthly business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any ...
* Industry 2.0 *Logistics 2.0 * Skoar * School of convergence


References


External links


Official website of Digit Magazine

Official Digit Forum
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