Fresh Logic Studios has built an addictive Flash mapping interface, totaling worldwide "Tweets". The screen refreshes every 6 seconds or so with a different Twitterer's standing report ; and profile details are shown on top of their location on a map. A toolchest permits you to toggle between perspectives - and the Microsoft Virtual Earth graphics are striking. Each of the Twitterers has their own lollipop on the map to notice where they are and there's ( limited ) language support.
But the Atlas is not just a visualization device for standing addicts.
There's also a practical side : users can get directions, search for local shops and services, see what events are coming up in places around the globe, and even see where the most costly gas stations are around. What's it missing? The power to get only your Twitter group's tweets shown on the map.
It's not Flash
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