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They're HM-SMR (Host Managed-SMR) that requires specialized hardware and software. Which is why the article clearly states they're not for home users.
Read this and link about why Dropbox and other cloud providers are using them and HM-SMR is the future for larger hard drives.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/comments/184vwtd/complete_list_of_smr_drives_as_of_112623/
So the history made full circle right to ST interface times.
Will wait until they invent IDE concept again.