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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With Quantum AI on the horizon, next-gen AI chips in production and global AI disruptors reshaping the landscape, businesses can no longer afford a passive approach to technology.
—Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Photograph: Luke Larsen; Getty Images Two months after the anticipated desktop RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, the next phase of Nvidia's next-gen graphics card lineup is finally here.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
The event will take full advantage of Sphere’s next-gen immersive capabilities, including its 16K resolution wraparound LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound system, allowing UNITY to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, bringing fans inside the shared creative visions of both brands.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
At Ferrazzi Greenlight, our research reveals a defining truth: Only the top 15% of teams have cracked the code on next-gen collaboration.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Photograph: Luke Larsen; Getty Images Two months after the anticipated desktop RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, the next phase of Nvidia's next-gen graphics card lineup is finally here.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
The event will take full advantage of Sphere’s next-gen immersive capabilities, including its 16K resolution wraparound LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound system, allowing UNITY to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, bringing fans inside the shared creative visions of both brands.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
At Ferrazzi Greenlight, our research reveals a defining truth: Only the top 15% of teams have cracked the code on next-gen collaboration.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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