Weekly Wrap: New Macs, delightful apps

07.08.2011

Elsewhere, Jason Snell posited that as the kings of Comic-Con. And Alexandra Chang reported on a combination of software and hardware that enables pilots to . (Perhaps those infamous birds are so angry because they still rely on slingshots to gain their own ability to fly.)

Artist Kyle Lambert wrote up advice on . (Warning: Do not put actual paint on your iPad.) In case Words With Friends isn't dominating your life enough, Lauren Crabbe wants you to know that .

, adding the ability to stream old TV show purchases, along with the ability to watch Vimeo videos. The downside, of course, is that now your Apple TV knows every show you ever bought, including that episode of the reboot from 2008.

We spill a lot of virtual ink on iPads and iPhones, but the Mac that is our namesake remains our first love. We reviewed a plethora of Mac apps, including , , , , , and .