After a long run, the popular Chromecast faces being cast into oblivion with the release of a set-top box that Google describes as an “AI-powered, next-generation, personalized streaming and smart home experience.” The Google TV Streamer is “designed to give you the best entertainment and smart home experience possible,” the company said. The new device is to retail in the US for $99.99 – more than twice the price of older Chromecast models. “Complete with the best of Google TV, Google TV Streamer doubles as a smart home hub for your Google Home and Matter devices,” Google announced in early A…