The Oxford English Dictionary has added the erroneous use of the word 'literally', to emphasis a point, to the definition of the word. The dictionary states that the official definition of literally is "in a literal way or sense". Fiona McPherson, the senior editor of the dictionary said the new meaning was added in September 2011, but has 'literally slipped under the radar'.

An author who tried to access an online version of Hamlet at the British Library had his attempt blocked and then logged by the newly-installed WiFi service. When he Googled Hamlet MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has put the Bard's entire works up online for free) a message came up from the library said access was blocked due to 'violent content'.

Skype has launched an updated version of its app for Apple's iOS devices that includes high definition video call support. The latest app version for the iPhone and iPad also offers improved quality for audio and voice calls as well as a country code selector and bug patch ups. The latest update also addresses problems over random crashes that users had experienced in the past.

Launched in February 2012, Sky Tyne and Wear is an innovative attempt to create a video-based local news website. With a 14-strong team, the site has yet to turn a profit. But Simon Bucks and James Marley of Sky News believe it is a site which has broken the mould and provided a benchmark for the future of local journalism

The Toronto Star, Canada's largest-selling daily newspaper, has erected a paywall. Subscribers are initially being asked to pay 99 cents (63p) for a month's full digital access. After that, they must pay $9.99 (GBP6.30) every month. Readers will be able to access only 10 free articles on the website before being required to pay a subscription.

Sir Martin Sorrell has set an ambitious new target in WPP's race to maintain its digital edge over rivals, aiming for as much as 45% of the marketing services giant's total GBP10bn-plus revenues to come from digital sources by 2018. Sorrell unveiled the target on his debut post on business network LinkedIn, the first social media website the WPP chief executive has deigned to join.

The Sun's website lost more than a third of its market share of internet visitors in the first ten days following its move behind a paywall, new research suggests. In the first indication of reader behaviour since the News UK title started charging for access to its online content, there is evidence that many have switched to rival free news websites.

The BBC is appointed print and publisher John Good ltd to handle the media selling to promote the annual BBC Proms and other regular concerts. The successful applicant was also the only one to tender, and has been handed the task of adopting digital production into the business model. John Good, based in Coventry, specialises in design and print for theatres, arts organisations and entertainment companies.

CEO of Renew, Kaveh Memari, said in a blog post that media reports on the issue had emphasised "style over substance that makes our technology trial slightly more interesting than it is." Newspaper reports stated that Renew had installed 100 internet-connected recycling bins with digital screens twelve of which had been fitted with technology that tracked smartphones.

Telegraph Media Group has weathered the economic downturn relatively well, continuing to turn a handsome profit while the rival publishers of serious national newspapers have been wading in red ink. Digital revenues have kept its balance sheet healthy despite print decline, but there may be cuts as it prepares for the future.