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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Fischer says work on its next-gen NASA lunar rover is proving the vast bandwidth of virtualization and simulation tools.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
The next-gen Google Home Speaker is now available to preorder ahead of a June 25 launch.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
The next-gen satellites have antennas that cover nearly 2,400 square feet (223 square meters) when unfurled — that's larger than any other commercial communications arrays ever deployed in space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Having created a new category in pleasure boating, Navier’s next-gen electric foiler extends its reach into tech and luxury.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
The next-gen Google Home Speaker is now available to preorder ahead of a June 25 launch.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
The next-gen satellites have antennas that cover nearly 2,400 square feet (223 square meters) when unfurled — that's larger than any other commercial communications arrays ever deployed in space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Having created a new category in pleasure boating, Navier’s next-gen electric foiler extends its reach into tech and luxury.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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