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You can now search through your chat history with ChatGPT on the web

ChatGPT conversations can accumulate quickly if you regularly converse with the AI chatbot. Finding a particular bit of discussion with ChatGPT has been difficult, though, even with well-labeled thread names. OpenAI has released a new search feature for ChatGPT to address that issue. The feature lets you sift through past conversations by looking for specific terms, making it much easier to find bits you don't totally remember or pull up old threads without having to dive deep into the list of threads. The chat search tool (which should not be confused with the new ChatGPT search feature) is only available to those subscribing to ChatGPT Plus or Teams for now, though free users are supposed to be able to use it starting next month. To use the search tool, you just need to click on the magnifying glass icon at the top of the ChatGPT sidebar. Write in the word or phrase you want to find, and the AI chatbot will sort through your history to locate specific messages. If you have pa

Kill two birds with one stone — recycled polystyrene material that looks like bird feather could be used to generate electricity from waste energy in air

Over 27 million tons of single-use polystyrene packaging are produced worldwide each year, yet only 12% is recycled - most ends up in landfills after its initial use. Researchers at RMIT University and Riga Technical University have developed an innovative way to generate electricity using waste polystyrene, addressing both energy needs and the environmental impact of the ubiquitous packaging material. The invention repurposes discarded polystyrene into a device that generates static electricity from motion, such as wind or airflow. The device is a thin patch, made from multiple layers of polystyrene, each around "one-tenth the thickness of a human hair," according to lead researcher Dr. Peter Sherrell, who went on to explain, “We can produce this static electricity just from air blowing on the surface of our clever patches, then harvest that energy.” Producing electricity consistently The patch, which can capture turbulent airflow from air conditioning units, could redu

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, November 3 (game #511)

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Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Connections today (game #511) - today's words (Image credit: New York Times) Today's NYT Connections words are… STREET SENSE MOVING MONEY TENDER FEELING HEARING LISTENING PROCEEDING TOUCHING CHAIR INQUIRY SWEET HUNCH TRIAL IMPRESSION NYT Connections today (game #511) - hint #1 - group hints What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? Yellow: Awwww Green: I think this might happen Bl

This new backup solution natively supports Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices

Macrium, a leading provider of backup , disaster recovery, and imaging software, has unveiled its latest product, Reflect X , designed to support Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices with native bare metal recovery and boot menu recovery options. The company says Reflect X can be a reliable backup and recovery solution, particularly for businesses that rely on ARM-based devices in their critical infrastructure. Macrium claims Reflect X restores images up to five times faster than its predecessor thanks to changes in compression technique and backup optimization of multithreading processes allowing the system to achieve top performance, thereby reducing the time needed for backups and recovery. Reflect X promises to tackle downtime challenges As businesses become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the ability to quickly recover from system failures or cyberattacks is more important than ever. Disruptions caused by hardware issues or data breaches can result in signific

Organizations face a critical disconnect between their data protection protocols and actual practices

From streamlining operations to automating complex processes, AI has revolutionized how organizations approach tasks - however, as the technology becomes more prevalent, organizations are discovering the rush to embrace AI may come with unintended consequences. A report by Swimlane reveals while AI offers tremendous benefits, its adoption has outpaced many companies' ability to safeguard sensitive data. As businesses deeply integrate AI into their operations, they must also contend with the associated risks, including data breaches, compliance lapses, and security protocol failures. AI works with Large Language Models (LLMs) which are trained using vast datasets that often include publicly available information. These datasets can consist of text from sources like Wikipedia, GitHub, and various other online platforms, which provide a rich corpus for training the models. This means that if a company’s data is available online, it will likely be used for training LLMs. Data ha

Major ChromeOS update brings tons of new features – and shows it’s closer than ever to matching Windows and macOS

ChromeOS’s latest update has added a host of new features to the operating system, including one convenient tool that’ll make it much easier for users to avoid distractions. The most recent update, ChromeOS M130 , was released for the stable channel and will soon be available on Chromebooks. Arguably the most useful addition is the Focus panel that allows you to set and adjust your focus time, quickly enable or disable Do-not-Disturb (DND) mode, create new or select from existing Google Tasks, and play music with focus sound (YouTube Music Premium if you have a subscription). Other new features include simplifying inserting emojis, GIFs, and Google Drive links with the M130's new Launcher + f shortcut. There’s also the Quick Insert physical key that’s set to be included in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus in 2025. There are also tons of quality-of-life changes, making navigating ChromeOS more convenient. The new Suggestions section in Tote reduces the time needed to locate fi

Massive AMD leak promises a shining future for laptops, with a smorgasbord of new products landing in 2025

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AMD’s entire CES 2025 lineup has reportedly leaked, promising a huge range of new hardware - including its new range of next-gen RDNA 4 GPUs. The leak comes from ‘zhangzhonghao’ in a Chinese forum on Chiphell , who suggests AMD will be revealing: laptop CPUs, desktop CPUs, desktop GPUs, handheld gaming chips, and more - phew! AMD’s chief executive Dr Lisa Su previously confirmed that RDNA 4 GPUs will launch in early 2025 ( as revealed to PCWorld ), which adds some validity to this new leak. Here’s everything the leaker claims will be on show at next year’s CES: Ryzen AI Kraken Point (laptop APUs) Ryzen AI Max 300/Strix Halo (laptop APUs) Ryzen HX Fire Range/X3D (laptop APUs) Ryzen Z2/Z2G/Z2 Extreme (handheld APUs) RDNA 4 (desktop GPUs) Ryzen 9950X3D/9900X3D (desktop CPUs) Now, if all that doesn’t mean much to you, don’t worry: I’ll break down the specifics behind each product family below. If accurate, this powerhouse lineup could place AMD as the frontrunner at CES 2025, d