next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) The Apple iPad Air M4 accelerates daily multitasking speeds by housing a next-gen M4 silicon engine engineered for fluid graphics and complex AI operations.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Seeing its potential for next-gen battery systems, the company has added the technology to its Battery Safety IP Exchange, where manufacturers will be able to access it through a collaborative licensing model.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Zoe is the next-gen version of the flagship Albert Pro foot scanning technology.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The band's retro-modern blend of sierreño and corridos tumbados put a next-gen spin on traditional Mexican music, layering Pedro's aching vocals over lush arrangements of acoustic guitar and soulful horns.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Seeing its potential for next-gen battery systems, the company has added the technology to its Battery Safety IP Exchange, where manufacturers will be able to access it through a collaborative licensing model.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Zoe is the next-gen version of the flagship Albert Pro foot scanning technology.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The band's retro-modern blend of sierreño and corridos tumbados put a next-gen spin on traditional Mexican music, layering Pedro's aching vocals over lush arrangements of acoustic guitar and soulful horns.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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