Twitter mashups use the Twitter API to create a unique application. This is accomplished by either combining the Twitter data with information from another website such as Google Maps or by presenting the data in a unique way.
These great Twitter mashups represent the best and most unique ways that Twitter data has been used to create a unique experience. Some of these mashups are more for entertainment and others serve a specific purpose, but each is among the best of the best.
Description: See tweets across the map in real time with this Twitter mashup. You can also switch to 3D mode to see tweet coming from a revolving Earth as seen from space.
Description: Similar to DiggSpy, this mashup lets you see what people are posting on Twitter in realtime by spying on the Twitter public timeline. The tweets sometimes need a minute or two before they begin being captures, and the site also tracks website links within tweets.
Description: A Twitter mashup with Google Maps, the Twitter Map lets you hone in on a specific part of the map to see recent Twitter updates from that region. It's great for seeing what the people in your home town are talking about.
Description: This interesting mashup lets you browse through your friends list in a visually unique way. Find out what your friends are doing, and what their friends are doing, and what their friends are doing... warning, this mashup can lead to addiction.
Description: This Twitter mashup is actually an application that must be downloaded and installed. Combining the information from Twitter, Facebook and Flickr, Flotzam creates a video of your friends' recent photos, Facebook updates and tweets. Flotzam can also be used as a screensaver.
Description: Having trouble finding some new Twitter fans? Look no further. Twubble uses the Twitter API to search through your friends list and suggest new friends. It is a great a way to find new people to follow.
Description: Tweetburner is a Twitter mashup that lets you shorten web addresses (URLs) and then track how many times they were clicked on. Great for those that send out a lot of links through Twitter and want to see how effective it is.