If you like the budget haptic rig for my father then check out my compact 3DOF motion rig, built over a decade ago specifically for VR and still going strong: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dx-compact-simulator.5866/
Plus even more extravagant DIY rigs, of all types: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/
I plan on avoiding the US, despite having extended family there, as I would with any unstable country.
But if you have to go there get a cheap burner phone. As an Aussie even our government, as one of the closest allies to the US, gives pretty much the same advice.
Honestly you can get so much more bang for your buck, this is the VR haptic rig I built 6 years ago for my father with an Arduino and control board, with 10 SimHub controlled rumble motors (8 built in and 2 for peddles), and 2 X 50w transducers: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/teddles-vr-haptic-rig.13821/#post-231405
Tassie is compact, unique, varied, stunning and a whole lot more, certainly worth a visit, it will be getting cool in a few weeks time but things like Dark MoFo, kicking off early June, keep things interesting, including the unexpected like the nude solstice swim (NSFW): https://darkmofo.net.au/program/nude-swim
East Coast of Tassie, taken when we did the driveway Anzac day during Covid. That creek runs behind my house at the end of our yard, has a bridge over it for the road and then out to sea.
The west coast of Tassie has great sunsets over the ocean.
I will add a Anzac sunrise from Tassie and perhaps other Aussies can chime in:
Hard pass.
Personally I operated at the extreme end, my own self hosted SearX search engine.
And, from what others may describe a tin foil hat perspective, I still can't come to grips as to why people accept less than baubles, in other words nothing, for their immensely valuable personal information which underpins the collective wealth of the magnificent 7, the most valuable companies in the world.
From my perspective Perplexity simply aims to get a slice of that exceedingly valuable gravy chain fiscal pie.
Not only did I read the article, what you have quoted further confirms the misleading title, the source is anonymous and there is an interpretation of intent, not direct or open admission.
Could the CCP be responsible, absolutely, is there clear evidence of admission, rather than international diplomatic posturing, not at all.
If you believe there is a clear factual open admission and ownership of guilt by the CCP then please point me to it.
Some leaders are not so subtle in international interactions when making threats, even in the full glare of public media.
The title is misleading, rather 'Two anonymous observers in secret Biden talks claim Volt Typhoon has been responsible for intrusions into vital critical infrastructure'.
Click bait headlines and journalism are as much a threat to democracy and independent critical thought as the CCP.
Bacteria are a significant part of the eco system, and can have a significant impact, but we are the deadliest being on the planet....by a long shot!
Plus Mullvad VPN.