Glance for Mac
I love when developers take a hardware quirk everyone complains about and turn it into a feature you actually want. The notch has been the butt of jokes since Apple introduced it, but Glance flips the script by making it a live canvas for your Mac's activity. That's the kind of creative constraint-driven thinking that makes me excited about the indie Mac app scene.
The "cinematic island" angle is smart, it makes the whole thing feel less like a gimmick and more like a way to bring some flair to your desktop. I'd want to know how much it drains battery life and whether it's customizable enough to avoid being annoying after a week. If it can stay subtle while still being eye-catching, this could be a staple for people who like to personalize their setup.
I think this is a sign of more apps finding clever ways to use the notch and other "limitations" as opportunities. It's a small story, but it points to a bigger shift in how developers are approaching Mac design.