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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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
Microsoft saying this will continue until later 2027 at the very least raises questions about the plans for Xbox Helix, which is meant to be some sort of next-gen console/PC hybrid.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold represents Google's most significant hardware leap yet, featuring the next-gen Tensor G5 chip and the largest screen ever put on a Pixel.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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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.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Microsoft saying this will continue until later 2027 at the very least raises questions about the plans for Xbox Helix, which is meant to be some sort of next-gen console/PC hybrid.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold represents Google's most significant hardware leap yet, featuring the next-gen Tensor G5 chip and the largest screen ever put on a Pixel.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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