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Twitter acquires Twitpic, bringing end to months-long battle

Twitpic briefly shut down in September over a trademark dispute with the social media giant.

On Oct 25, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Twitpic rescued from imminent closure by mystery buyer

Who bought Twitpic? 

On Sep 19, 2014 by Mike Wehner

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Twitpic is shutting down

Twitpic, one of the most popular Twitter image- and video-sharing services, announced today that it will be shutting down on Sept. 25.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Eric Geller

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Why Google temporarily blocked Twitpic with a malware notice

Twitpic itself wasn't responsible for any malware, but malicious sites were apparently spreading viruses through the Twitter photo sharing site.

On Dec 31, 2012 by Curt Hopkins

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“Girls” creator sparks Twitter outrage with “fundamentalist” photo

Lena Dunham has apologized for wearing a fake hijab and making a joke about "fundamentalists" after many on Twitter called her ignorant and racist.

On Aug 10, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Teen driver tweets photo of dying hit-and-run victim

The 19-year-old Twitter user may face criminal charges for failing to aid the injured man.

On Jul 30, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Internet going on strike

Many websites are using the day to send a message about pending Internet regulation legislation.

On Jan 17, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Heello jokesters

Twitpic developer Noah Everett created a copycat version of Twitter and the joke accounts have begun. 

On Aug 12, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini