Looks like eight will have to wait

Microsoft originally revealed Xbox One would launch in 21 markets in November, but the company says it's delaying the availability in some European countries. Eight countries have been hit with a delay to 2014: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland. The Xbox One will now launch in just 13 markets in November: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, US, and New Zealand. Microsoft isn't detailing the exact reasons behind the delay, but the company does say there are "many factors," including localized Xbox One dash support, additional voice and languages, and partnerships for apps in each country. Customers who have pre-ordered the Xbox One in the eight delayed countries will receive a "pack-in game" when the console finally launches in 2014. "We understand this will be disappointing news for our fans in the impacted countries, and we are doing everything we can to bring Xbox One to you as soon as possible next year." I'm just grateful that New Zealand will get their turn in November instead of having to wait until next year. In other news, Edmonton police are warning cyclists to keep an eye on their wheels as bike thefts rise dramatically. It’s an expensive frustration for many cyclists in the city, like Farlee Magee, who has had five of his bikes stolen in the past four years, even though he locked them up. “I locked the front up, but the guy took a wrench and left the wheel and took the rest of the bike,” he told CBC News. “I could see him running down the street with it on his shoulder.“ The incidents have changed the way he parks his bike. “Pay for a good lock," he said. "And a cable that goes through both wheels and around something they can't lift it up over. “ In the past year alone, bike thefts have jumped 30 percent in Edmonton, according to police. So remember this: the best way to prevent thefts is invest in a high-quality lock that is difficult to get around.