Vidcard: Video Business Card with NFC Tracking and Instant Video Playback
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Vidcard
Sketches a bagel but doesn't bake it through.
Summary
Vidcard is presented as the world's first video business card, designed to solve the problem of paper business cards being ignored. The product plays a video pitch instantly to grab attention and includes NFC technology to track who views the profile and what they look at. The creator explains that Vidcard shouldn't be viewed through the lens of traditional business cards, as they exist in different dimensions, and addresses practical questions about usage, suggesting carrying 3-4 units and simple Bluetooth setup for video upload.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI don't think we should view Vidcard through the lens of traditional business cards. I believe they exist in two completely different dimensions.
The Problem: Paper cards get ignored. The Solution: Vidcard plays your video pitch instantly—grabbing 100% of attention.
Combined with NFC, it tracks exactly who views your profile and what they look at (Data Feedback).
Personally, I carry 3-4 units with me.
We made this simple. You just connect via Bluetooth to upload your video directly.
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