It's the Chinese year of the pig, so maybe that's why we're seeing so many piggy banks and pig-themed stuff lately, but the DigiBank from Keian takes piggy banking a step into the geek zone. It's smart enough to recognize which coins are dropped into it, dutifully counting them and showing you a running total on its LCD display. And look, you can choose between a pink little piggy and a monochromatic panda bear.

Piggy banks, panda banks and technology: they're so wonderful together, it's a match made in China. – Charlie White

DigiBANK, the intelligent piggy bank from KEIAN [Akihabara News]