Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.

Google Search is testing blue checkmarks to verify certain search results but rollout is limited for now. The next time you search for a business online with Google, it might be a little easier to tell if what you're seeing is a legitimate link.

Google is reportedly experimenting with verified badges in search to signal that a result is from a legitimate source. As The Verge reports, the blue tick is intended to help users steer clear of imposter websites—like those fake Disney+ sites that redirected to malicious web pages.

Google Friday told New Zealand unless it can keep using news content without paying for it, Google will stop linking to all New Zealand news sites. Google's threat is against the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill.

Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.

Google said on Friday to it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law requiring tech companies to pay for content is passed.