Qdrant 1.8.0 introduces significant improvements to search capabilities, particularly enhancing the performance of hybrid searches with sparse vectors by up to 16 times, allowing for faster query processing and increased search capacity. Key updates include optimized CPU resource management, which permits users to allocate specific CPU resources for more efficient indexing without compromising search quality, and improved text data indexing that reduces RAM usage by approximately 10% for immutable text fields. The latest version also adds minor features such as ordering search results by metadata using the Scroll API, datetime support for payload indexing, and enhanced API functionalities for checking collection existence and modifying nested fields. These enhancements aim to streamline operations and improve user experience, making Qdrant 1.8.0 a robust tool for handling large volumes of search requests efficiently.