# Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys The Cheerble Wicked Ball M3 Keeps Timid & Active Cats Entertained By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3 References: [finance.yahoo](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cheerble-unveils-innovative-interactive-pet-080100831.html) & [cheerble](https://www.cheerble.com/en-ca/products/wicked-ball-m3?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=Cision&utm_campaign=M3%26AIR&utm_content=M3)  Knowing that the pressures of work and life often keep pet owners from being able to play with their pets as much as they'd like, [Cheerble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air) created the Cheerble Wicked Ball M3 for cats. This [interactive cat toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world) supports engaging play experiences on all sorts of surfaces, including thin and thick carpets, wooden floors and cardboard boxes, and it offers multiple scenarios for different types of play. With Hybrid, Bounce and Roll modes, cats can quickly roll, tap or shake the Wicked Ball M3, and these different play styles recognize the preferences of both timid and active cats. Smart or not, [pet toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-with-ball) are prone to getting tucked away in crevices, and with this in mind, Cheerble included a find feature so that the Wicked Ball M3 can be retrieved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-mode Pet Entertainment:** Interactive pet toys like the Cheerble Wicked Ball M3 enhance the play experience by offering various modes tailored to different pet personalities. - **Smart Recovery Features:** Incorporating find features in pet toys addresses the common issue of toys being lost or tucked away, ensuring continuous engagement. - **Adaptive Play Technology:** Combining multiple play modes into a single toy allows it to adapt to the diverse play preferences and habits of pets, improving their overall enrichment. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** Emerging smart technologies in pet accessories are transforming traditional toys into highly interactive and engaging products. - **Smart Home Devices:** The inclusion of smart recovery features in pet toys parallels trends in smart home devices designed to simplify and enhance user experience. - **Wearable Technology for Pets:** The development of adaptive and multi-mode toys indicates a growing interest in wearable and interactive technologies tailored for pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Shelled Smart Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [App-Controlled Interactive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-controlled-interactive-dog-toys.md) - [Automatic Butterfly Rotating Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercise-flutter-toy.md) - [Roving Household Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meowmates.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Interactive Canine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy.md) - [Laser-Emitting Cat Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-collar.md)