Until the advent of television, the internet, and smartphones, people depended on printed media, i.e., magazines and newspapers, for news and information regarding their interests and hobbies. Today the same information is being conveyed through digital means. With changing habits and the availability of new technologies, traditional media companies and publishing companies are adopting digital tools to cater to their customers. Here is a guide to modern newspapers and magazines:

Types
The main types of newspapers one can find today are:

Broadsheet: A more traditional type, broadsheets are known for being text-heavy and for their serious news coverage.

Tabloid: These are smaller newspapers known for carrying opinion pieces, sensational coverage, and easier-to-read language.

E-edition and web edition: This is a digital or online version of a newspaper. Here the online version has similar formatting and layout to the printed version, maintaining the look of the printed counterpart. The web edition is a dedicated newspaper and may or may not have a printed version.

The main types of magazines are:

Consumer magazines: These publications cover topics like entertainment, lifestyle, sports, general interest, or news. Additionally, cooking, fashion, health, technology, automobile, interior decoration, craft, children, and travel magazines are popular consumer magazines.

Trade magazines: These publications have a business-related focus and are used to communicate with people within the industry. An example is Aviation Week and Space Technology, which reports on the aerospace, defense, and aviation industries.

Organizational magazines: These publications are used to build a company’s brand or image and are generally intended for its members and clients.

Digital media
Today, magazines and newspapers have utilized digital media to cater to the evolving needs of readers. Digital media is any textual, graphics, audio, or video content transmitted electronically. One can receive this content, read and store it on a laptop, smartphone, and any specialized smart devices connected to the internet. Today, popular types of digital media that offer information are e-books, mobile apps, websites, blogs, social media, online news platforms and magazines, video sharing and streaming platforms, and podcasts.

Popular online options
Traditional magazines and newspapers continue to be relevant and popular online due to the continuous support of loyal readers. While some online newspapers and magazines can be accessed for free, others require monthly or annual subscriptions to access their content. Some of the popular online newspapers are New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Whereas online magazines that are popular today include Vogue, Forbes, Architectural Digest, Cosmopolitan, People magazine, National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Sports Illustrated, Wired, and Time.

News agencies
News agencies collect information from all over the world and sell it to their subscribers, which can be print or digital newspapers. The agencies are run either by the government or by private institutions. They work round the clock and typically collect fact-based data, making their reports unbiased and non-partisan. Newspapers, periodicals, magazines, radio, and television companies can buy such news from these agencies. Associated Press, or AP, is the oldest news agency in the country. Other trusted news agencies are Reuters, Agence France Presse (AFP), and United Press International (UPI)