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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Without upgrading to intelligent, decentralized and carbon-aware compute grids, the physical backbone for next-gen tech will become a bottleneck.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
These demos typically feature next-gen tech such as laser communications and quantum inertial sensors.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Unlike traditional methods that recover raw metals but degrade performance, this upcycling process regenerates high-value cathodes with next-gen chemistry, turning old batteries into components even better aligned with today's EV and storage systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Here denim mills and fiber producers dish out their latest innovations, from versatile fabrics and nostalgic silhouettes to elevated fades and next-gen fibers.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
These demos typically feature next-gen tech such as laser communications and quantum inertial sensors.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Unlike traditional methods that recover raw metals but degrade performance, this upcycling process regenerates high-value cathodes with next-gen chemistry, turning old batteries into components even better aligned with today's EV and storage systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Here denim mills and fiber producers dish out their latest innovations, from versatile fabrics and nostalgic silhouettes to elevated fades and next-gen fibers.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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