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Wzatco launches Yuva Infinity Google TV projector in India
MUMBAI: India’s projector specialist Wzatco has rolled out the Yuva Infinity, an Official Google TV projector built to turn everyday rooms into pocket-sized cinemas. Priced at an introductory Rs 19,990, the device aims to make big-screen entertainment a bit more down to earth.
The Yuva Infinity comes with 1200 ANSI lumens of brightness, auto focus and a 180 degree rotatable stand, allowing users to beam content onto walls or ceilings without much fuss. With Google TV built in, popular apps such as Netflix and Prime Video are ready to stream straight out of the box, cutting out the need for extra devices.
Founder and CEO Komaldeep Sodhi describes the projector as a nod to the “youthful vibes of new India”, positioning it as an all-in-one home cinema solution. The device supports Dolby Digital MS12-powered dual speakers, promising punchy audio to match its large visuals.
The projector also targets gamers, thanks to an active gaming mode that lets users project gameplay onto ceilings or large surfaces. With support for screens up to 120 inches, the Yuva Infinity is designed to make both films and gaming feel larger than life.
To keep things simple, the device includes smart auto setup features such as auto focus, keystone correction, obstacle avoidance and zoom. A sealed optical engine is meant to prevent dust build-up and maintain brightness over time, while a voice remote handles navigation.
With 2GB of RAM and a fully integrated smart platform, Wzatco is pitching the Yuva Infinity as a single box solution for streaming, gaming and casual viewing. In short, it is a small projector with rather big ambitions.
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Amazon inks $30m carbon credit deal with Indian rice farmers
Methane-cutting farming push links climate goals with farmer income
NEW DELHI: Amazon has signed a $30 million agreement to purchase carbon credits generated by Indian rice farmers, marking one of the largest agriculture-linked carbon deals in the country to date and signalling a shift in how corporates approach climate action.
The agreement is being executed through the Good Rice Alliance, a collaboration between Bayer, GenZero, and Shell Nature-Based Solutions, backed by Singapore’s Temasek. Rather than dealing directly with individual farmers, Amazon is tapping into this alliance to scale the programme efficiently.
At the heart of the initiative is a relatively simple shift in farming practice known as Alternate Wetting and Drying. Traditionally, rice paddies remain flooded, creating oxygen-free conditions that produce methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Under the new method, fields are periodically allowed to dry, disrupting methane formation while maintaining crop yields.
The benefits go beyond emissions. The approach significantly reduces water usage, a crucial advantage in regions already facing water stress. For farmers, it also opens up a new income stream. By adopting climate-friendly techniques, they earn carbon credits that can be sold to companies like Amazon, effectively turning sustainability into a revenue opportunity.
The current phase of the project covers more than 13,000 smallholder farmers across roughly 35,000 hectares. Amazon expects the initiative to offset about 685,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, offering a measurable contribution to its broader climate commitments.
The deal is notable not just for its scale but for its direction. While many companies have historically focused on forestry or renewable energy offsets, this move highlights growing interest in agriculture-based solutions that tackle methane emissions directly. It also reflects the increasing sophistication of carbon markets, where even small, decentralised farms can be integrated into global climate strategies.
For India, the implications are significant. As the world’s largest rice producer and one of the biggest methane emitters, scaling such models could play a meaningful role in meeting climate targets while supporting rural livelihoods.
For Amazon, the message is clear. Climate action is no longer just about reducing emissions within operations. It is also about reshaping supply chains and ecosystems. And in this case, the path to net zero runs straight through the paddy fields.
