Kuo said the device “could provide tighter integration with other Apple hardware products” and is “a significant change in the company’s smart home strategy.” Presumably the column could act as a way to control a smart home.
Current HomePods have small round screens on the tops, but their functionality is limited. In fact, they are just a status indicator.
Source: Ferra

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