CubbyPad
I've lost count of how many startups have tried to reinvent the Mac launcher, and most of them fizzle out because Spotlight and even the dock are good enough for the average user. The choice to lean on the Launchpad name stands out. That's a brand with baggage, the Apple feature everyone quietly ignored. Reclaiming it means they think the core idea still has legs, just with smarter execution.
The "smarter" pitch is where I'd want details. Smarter could mean it learns your habits, or it could mean it's just better organized. Those are very different products. If CubbyPad actually adapts to how you work, that's a real step beyond what Spotlight does. If it's just a prettier grid, macOS 26 users will skip it again.
I'm cautiously optimistic. The macOS ecosystem has room for a launcher that feels like it belongs on a modern Mac, and resurrecting Launchpad with actual thought behind it is a clever way to stand out. I'd love to know who's behind this and whether they're shipping a beta soon, because the window for grabbing attention on a new OS version is short.