Mine seems to be fine. Running S2 on a M1 MacBook Air on Tahoe 26.0. 
 

Make me wonder if there’s a local issue of some type. 

Make sure you have given the app permission in Tahoe 26.0. Below is AI generated how-to:

How to Give 3rd Party Apps Permission in MacOS

To grant third-party apps permission on macOS, follow these steps:

1. Open System Preferences: Click the Apple icon in the menu bar and select "System Preferences."

2. Select Security & Privacy: In the System Preferences window, click on "Security & Privacy."

3. Adjust Permissions: In the "General" tab, click the lock icon to unlock changes. Enter your administrator password if prompted.

4. Allow Apps from Any Source: Check the box labeled "Allow apps downloaded from: App Store and identified developers" to allow apps from Apple's trusted vendors and developers. Alternatively, select "Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere" to allow apps from any source, including unverified developers and sources.

5. Adjust Accessibility Permissions: If the app requires accessibility features, you can grant or deny permissions in the "Accessibility" section of the "Privacy & Security" settings. 

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   Always ensure that you trust the app and its developer before granting permission. Be cautious, as untrustworthy applications may misuse their permissions to collect personal data or make harmful changes to your Mac. 

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Thanks for your reply, i have checked the permissions, the only 2 there now are 

1 app store 

2 app store & known developers

I have tried both these with no change