Topping tech headlines on Monday were reports of a mystery barge in the San Francisco Bay that is reportedly linked to Google.

While some speculated that the structure is a water-based data center – something for which Google is pursuing a patent – local CBS affiliate KPIX said the barge will actually be a floating marketing center for Google Glass, the company’s futuristic eyeglasses.

In other news, Nvidia launched an update to its Shield handheld gaming system, giving the device Android 4.3 and adding several new features that expand the number of compatible games from hundreds to thousands. The update also marks the official launch of the Shield’s GameStream feature, which lets users stream games from their PC to the Shield over a local network.

Meanwhile, Apple CEO Tim Cook said during a Monday earnings call that Cupertino never intended its new iPhone 5c to be its “low cost” smartphone. “Our entry iPhone was the iPhone 4s,” he said.

In other smartphone news, LG officially unveiled its curved smartphone, dubbed the LG G Flex. It will roll out in Korea next month before expanding to other markets.

Be sure to check out PCMag Live from Monday in the video, as well as a few other stories making headlines in the links below.

• VIDEO: Check Out the Xbox One Dashboard: There’s only a few more weeks before the Xbox One hits store shelves, and you can now get a peek at what the new system will be like.
• Play-i Robots Teach Kids to Code: Startup Play-i hopes that cute robots with colorful accessories can entice children to get excited about learning to code.
• Report Tips 30 Percent Samsung Galaxy Gear Return Rates: According to a report by Geek.com, about one in three customers is returning their Galaxy Gear smartwatch.
• Report: Facebook Delays Auto-Play Video Ads: Users and advertisers alike can now expect the feature in early 2014.
• Instagram, Snapchat Provide Boost to Photo, Video Apps: Internet users are sharing more photos and videos online than ever thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and apps like Instagram and Snapchat.
• Samsung Nets $100M NBA Courtside Tech Deal: Samsung will serve as the NBA’s official handset, tablet, and TV provider, supplying the courtside technology used by referees to review plays throughout the season.
• VIDEO: ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Extinction Game Mode Revealed: Activision confirmed a new alien-focused game mode for Call of Duty: Ghosts, dubbed Extinction.
• Airo Bracelet Makes Sure You’re Not Pigging Out: The Airo bracelet keeps an eye on your levels of stress, sleep, and exercise, as well as nutrition, by tracking calories consumed, not just those burned.
• Pre-Order Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 Kids This Week: Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, designed for both children and adults, available for pre-order starting Nov. 1.
• AI Startup Develops CAPTCHA-Cracking Software: The prototype is the result of experiments with software based on the human brain.