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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According to Global Times, the country is running robot schools dedicated to training humanoids for various real-world tasks, with the aim of commercializing next-gen robotics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But Honda’s next-gen gas cars will use similar technology in their platforms including the upcoming Civic Hybrid.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The dev kits arriving in 2027 are prompting speculation that the next-gen device will arrive later in the year or in 2028, given the ongoing memory shortage and the time needed for developers to prepare.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As Bridgerton season four, part two was released on Netflix, Ha was landing back in Los Angeles to fulfill a flurry of Actor Awards 2026 duties for the streamer, including hosting her fellow next-gen talents at the Actors Rising party.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But Honda’s next-gen gas cars will use similar technology in their platforms including the upcoming Civic Hybrid.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The dev kits arriving in 2027 are prompting speculation that the next-gen device will arrive later in the year or in 2028, given the ongoing memory shortage and the time needed for developers to prepare.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As Bridgerton season four, part two was released on Netflix, Ha was landing back in Los Angeles to fulfill a flurry of Actor Awards 2026 duties for the streamer, including hosting her fellow next-gen talents at the Actors Rising party.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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