The latest issue of TimeShift highlights the release of Grafana v5.1, which introduces significant features such as a native data source for MSSQL Server and heatmap support for Prometheus. The release has been shaped by community feedback, leading to improvements like a better scrolling experience and docker image enhancements. The newsletter also discusses upcoming events, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2018, where Grafana-related talks and demonstrations on Prometheus Monitoring Mixins and TSDB will be featured. Additionally, the issue mentions a special report by TechCrunch on New York's enterprise tech ecosystem, which includes Grafana Labs. The newsletter encourages community interaction through events, blogs, and social media and notes that Grafana Labs is actively hiring, inviting interested individuals to explore open positions.