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.—
Eric Adams
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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Last month, Toyota executives announced its engineers were developing smaller, next-gen engines that can run on alternative fuels like liquid hydrogen.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 June 2024
Samsung has historically been the world leader in making high-bandwidth memory chips — the kind that are in demand right now to power next-gen generative AI features.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 June 2024
However, Asus plans to expand the Ally family further, beginning with the ROG Ally X. Making its official debut at Computex, the Ally X is not quite a next-gen makeover but addresses much of the most prominent user feedback with a bigger battery, more RAM and storage, and a new color scheme.
—PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Intel’s next-gen chips that meet the spec are coming this fall.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 29 May 2024
However, a report from Wired found that the next-gen radio protocol left the Model 3 as stealable as ever.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 May 2024
The zero-emission catamaran, which was first teased in 2021, combines a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system with next-gen artificial intelligence to ensure more sustainable cruising on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Dell is also expecting next-gen Nvidia GPUs in early 2025, with a refresh due in early 2026.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 May 2024
But a group of younger makers is shaking up the scene, opening next-gen ateliers, teahouses, and concept stores that swap the sometimes-intimidating rules and rituals of traditional crafts with modern designs and easygoing retail spaces.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 June 2024
Samsung has historically been the world leader in making high-bandwidth memory chips — the kind that are in demand right now to power next-gen generative AI features.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 June 2024
However, Asus plans to expand the Ally family further, beginning with the ROG Ally X. Making its official debut at Computex, the Ally X is not quite a next-gen makeover but addresses much of the most prominent user feedback with a bigger battery, more RAM and storage, and a new color scheme.
—PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Intel’s next-gen chips that meet the spec are coming this fall.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 29 May 2024
However, a report from Wired found that the next-gen radio protocol left the Model 3 as stealable as ever.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 May 2024
The zero-emission catamaran, which was first teased in 2021, combines a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system with next-gen artificial intelligence to ensure more sustainable cruising on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Dell is also expecting next-gen Nvidia GPUs in early 2025, with a refresh due in early 2026.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 May 2024
But a group of younger makers is shaking up the scene, opening next-gen ateliers, teahouses, and concept stores that swap the sometimes-intimidating rules and rituals of traditional crafts with modern designs and easygoing retail spaces.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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