The blurring/low quality effect in the weather.com version is so much convincing, it feels like watching it through a CRT tv

It might work, but I see the security aspect (physical security) of the data center won't be respected in a normal house basement, unless of it's only intended for personal use, but still the electricity bill might be too high for a house

Pretty cool idea, i wish it had that nostalgic ticking sound of seconds.